Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs prepares students for careers as a non-licensed Christian counselor, administrator, lay ministry Christian counselor, advocate, case manager, or mental health services. The program focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Program courses include: pastoral studies, pastoral leadership, counseling psychology, crisis intervention, individual and group procedures, theological and spiritual counseling, and pastoral care. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs (EGSC)

131 College Cir, Swainsboro, GA

Emmanuel College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin Springs, GA, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Pentecostal Holiness Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 800 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Emmanuel College score in-between 830 to 1080 on the SAT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 31% of those admitted choosing to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $16,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Emmanuel College Lions participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to get more about Emmanuel College may take a look at their website at http://www.ec.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Religious Workers, All Other

Description

All religious workers not listed separately.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).