DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.Min.)
All ACADC Degree Programs have been qualified by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. The BPPE has recognized the Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors as meeting the requirements of Nonprofit Religious Exempt Status and has granted ACADC the authority to offer the following degree program:
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Print out a copy of the application form found by clicking here. Fill out the form and check the box for Doctor of Ministry Degree. Send it to the following address with a check or money order made payable to ACADC in the amount of your tuition fee of $3500:
New Life Spirit Recovery
18652 Florida Street, Suite 200
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Requirements:
Required textbooks:
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Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook by June Hunt
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Victory Over Darknessby Dr. Neil Anderson
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The Bondage Breakerby Dr. Neil Anderson
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Freedom From Addictionby Mike & Julia Quarles
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Steps to Freedom in Christby Dr. Neil Anderson
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Life Recovery Bible Edited by Stephen Arterburn
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Christ Centered Therapyby Dr. Terry Zuchlike
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Psychology Debunked: Revealing the Overcoming Lifeby Lisa Bazler
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The Rebuilding of Psychologyby Dr. Gary Collins
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Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselorsby Larry Crabb
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Competent to Counselby Jay E. Adams
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Handbook for Christ Centered Substance Abuse and Addictions Counselorsby Dr. Michael Belzman (free download from ACADC website)
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How to Counsel Yourself by Adam Pulaski (free download from ACADC website)
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Psychology & Theology: Prospects for Integrationby Dr. Gary Collins
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Our Sufficiency in Christby John MacArthur
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PsychoBabble: The Failure of Modern Psychology and the Biblical Alternative by Richard Ganz
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Counseling: How to Counsel Biblicallyby John MacArthur
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A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing by Kate L. Turabia
QUARTER-SEMESTER HOURS CONVERSION CHART
Call 714.841.1906 and speak to an education counselor who will answer your questions and give you all the guidance you may need throughout the processes from enrollment to the awarding of your degree.
To request additional information, click here
To convert quarter hours to semester hours divide the quarter hours by 1.5
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Quarter
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Semester
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Quarter
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Semester
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Quarter
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Semester
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Quarter
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Semester
|
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0.5
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0.33
|
16
|
10.67
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43
|
28.67
|
70
|
46.67
|
|
1.0
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0.67
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17
|
11.33
|
44
|
29.33
|
71
|
47.33
|
|
1.5
|
1.00
|
18
|
12.00
|
45
|
30.00
|
72
|
48.00
|
|
2.0
|
1.33
|
19
|
12.67
|
46
|
30.67
|
73
|
48.67
|
|
2.5
|
1.67
|
20
|
13.33
|
47
|
31.33
|
74
|
49.33
|
|
3.0
|
2.00
|
21
|
14.00
|
48
|
32.00
|
75
|
50.00
|
|
3.5
|
2.33
|
22
|
14.67
|
49
|
32.67
|
76
|
50.67
|
|
4.0
|
2.67
|
23
|
15.33
|
50
|
33.33
|
77
|
51.33
|
|
4.5
|
3.00
|
24
|
16.00
|
51
|
34.00
|
78
|
52.00
|
|
5.0
|
3.33
|
25
|
16.67
|
52
|
34.67
|
79
|
52.67
|
|
5.5
|
3.67
|
26
|
17.33
|
53
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35.33
|
80
|
53.33
|
|
6.0
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4.00
|
27
|
18.00
|
54
|
36.00
|
81
|
54.00
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6.5
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4.33
|
28
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18.67
|
55
|
36.67
|
82
|
54.67
|
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7.0
|
4.67
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29
|
19.33
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56
|
37.33
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83
|
55.33
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A Bachelor Degree from ACADC Institute or another accredited institution
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600 hours of Classroom training or distance learning preparation that meets the requirement of 60 quarter hours for this degree program.
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A Doctoral Dissertation is also required for this degree.
