Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Chicago Theological Seminary 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 Illinois colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Chicago Theological Seminary (CSU)

9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL

Chicago Theological Seminary is a United Church of Christ affiliated school located in Chicago, Illinois, which maintains a seminary for potential students seeking to become priests. This school had an enrollment of 200 students in 2010-2011. Chicago Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among individuals are shown below:

• Ministry
• Christian Counseling
• Religious Studies
• Philosophy
• Theology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by Chicago Theological Seminary for over seventy-six straight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSU offers a doctorate degree program in christian counseling.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $45050
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $33890
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $43660

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).