Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Columbia 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 Georgia colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Columbia Theological Seminary

2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA

Columbia Theological Seminary is a Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Decatur, GA, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. This school had an enrollment of 300 students last year. Columbia Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Religious Education
• Christian Counseling

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials.

Columbia Theological Seminary also provides services for students including flexible courses for those with irregular schedules, job placement options, and career guidance for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition is around $15,000, but may change per year. Students are asked to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Living accommodations are available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,400. This school may offer financial assistance for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Columbia Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1938. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit ctsnet.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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $48600

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).