Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Academy for Jewish Religion – California 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 California colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

Academy for Jewish Religion – California

13640 Imperial Hwy Ste 6-8, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Academy for Jewish Religion - California is a Jewish theological seminary located in Los Angeles that offers education opportunities for faith inspired students, providing training and education for potential students seeking to become rabbis. This school has an enrollment of about fifty students per year. Academy for Jewish Religion - California has several great programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Rabbinical Studies
• Christian Counseling
• Religious, Sacred Music

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Academy for Jewish Religion - California also offers help with employment opportunities for students.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities has accredited the instruction & training provided by Academy for Jewish Religion - California for over four years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see program details, tuition, and disclosures.

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).