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 programs:
MASTER OF MINISTRY DEGREE
Option 1: Drug Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Option 2: Biblical Studies
I. Print out a copy of the application form found at www.acadc.org. Fill out the form and check the box for Master 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 $2500:
ACADC Institute
PO Box 8604
Redlands, CA 92375
II. Take and pass the CSAC I Entrance Inventory Exam. Read the textbooks found on the required Master of Ministry textbook list.
Required Textbook List for ACADC Institute
Master of Ministry Degree
1. The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
2. Victory Over Darkness by Dr. Neil Anderson
3. The Bondage Breaker by Dr. Neil Anderson
4. Freedom From Addiction by Mike & Julia Quarles
5. Steps to Freedom in Christ by Dr. Neil Anderson
6. Life Principles Bible by Dr. Charles Stanley
7. Christ Centered Therapy by Dr. Terry Zuehlke
8. Psychology Debunked: Revealing the Overcoming Life by Lisa Bazler
9. The Rebuilding of Psychology by Dr. Gary Collins
10. Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors by Larry Crabb
11. Competent to Counsel by Jay E. Adams
12. Handbook for Christ Centered Substance Abuse and Addictions Counselors by Dr. Michael Belzman
13. Biblical Counseling Manual: A Self Help Counseling Program by Adam Pulaski
14. Crisis Trauma Counseling by Norman H. Wright
15. Toxic Psychiatry by Dr. Peter Breggin
16. The Authority to Tread by Rebecca Greenwood
17. Approval Addiction by Joyce Meyer
18. Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook by June Hunt
III. Research and write your Masters Thesis citing 25 sources in your bibliography
IV. Upon completion of your Thesis and the Masters of Ministry Exam with a passing score, you will receive your Masters of Ministry Degree.
V. This degree can also be earned by proof and verification of 2 or more years of fruitful Christian Ministry and a Thesis project about your ministry.
VI. Call 877-478-5756 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.
