MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.Div.)
All ACADC Degree Programs have been qualified by the Bureau of Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education. The BPPVE 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:
MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE WITH RECOVERY PASTOR ORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
Print out a copy of the application form found by clicking here. Fill out the form and check the box for Master of Divinity 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 $2500:
New Life Spirit Recovery
18652 Florida Street, Suite 245
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Requirements:
- A bachelor degree from ACADC Institute or another accredited institution
- 450 hours of field experience in the work of a Christian Ministry.
- These hours meet the requirement of 45 quarter hours for this degree program.
- This field experience must be verifiable and show evidence of fruitfulness.
- This Degree includes the ordination of Recovery Pastor.
- The Candidate for this degree must be in an accountability relationship with ACADC Institute or one of its associate organizations.
Required textbooks:
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren – 29.95
- Victory Over Darkness by Dr. Neil Anderson – 16.95
- The Bondage Breaker by Dr. Neil Anderson – 16.95
- Freedom From Addiction by Mike & Julia Quarles – 19.95
- Steps to Freedom in Christ by Dr. Neil Anderson – 6.00
- Life Recovery Bible with commentary by Dr. Stephen Arterburn, et, al - 35.99
- Christ-centered Therapy by Dr. Terry Zuehlke – 34.95
- Psychology Debunked: Revealing the Overcoming Life by Lisa Bazler – 16.95
- The Rebuilding of Psychology by Dr. Gary Collins – 42.95
- Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians – 25.95
- Become Capable Counselors by Larry Crabb
- Competent to Counsel, by Jay E. Adams – 23.95
- Handbook for Christ Centered Substance Abuse and Addictions Counselors by Dr. Michael Belzman – 25.00
- How to Counsel Yourself by Adam Pulaski – Free Download
- Crisis Trauma Counseling by Dr. H. Norman Wright - 35.95
- Toxic Psychiatry by Dr. Peter Breggin – 16.95
- The Authority to Tread by Rebecca Greenwood – 22.95
- Approval Addiction by Joyce Meyer – 35.95
- Thesis and Dissertation Style Guide – Free Download
The prices shown on this page may vary depending upon the book outlet from which the textbooks are purchased.
QUARTER-SEMESTER HOURS CONVERSION CHART
To convert quarter hours to semester hours divide the quarter hours by 1.5
|
Quarter |
Semester |
Quarter |
Semester |
Quarter |
Semester |
Quarter |
Semester |
|
0.5 |
0.33 |
16 |
10.67 |
43 |
28.67 |
70 |
46.67 |
|
1.0 |
0.67 |
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 |
35.33 |
80 |
53.33 |
|
6.0 |
4.00 |
27 |
18.00 |
54 |
36.00 |
81 |
54.00 |
|
6.5 |
4.33 |
28 |
18.67 |
55 |
36.67 |
82 |
54.67 |
|
7.0 |
4.67 |
29 |
19.33 |
56 |
37.33 |
83 |
55.33 |
 |
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.
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