December 1, 2025
Does a Christian counseling degree really make a difference? This question has been asked countless times since the mid-21st century, when Christian counseling first became a popular career path. Now, the lines between secular counseling and Christian counseling are easily blurred. Does it really matter that I get a master’s degree in Christian counseling at a Christian college? If I’m already a Christian, then why do I need Christian training? James Nelson presents the answer in his book “Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality.” “There is broad agreement among its members that psychology and Christianity have the potential to illuminate each other.”