Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Dallas 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 Texas colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Dallas Theological Seminary

3909 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX

Dallas Theological Seminary, located in Dallas, TX, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Dallas Theological Seminary has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,000. Dallas Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs among students are listed below:

• Ministry
• Biblical Studies
• Religious Education
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Christian Counseling

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff.

Dallas Theological Seminary also provides services for students such as flexible scheduling for those with irregular schedules, career counseling for students in need of help, and job placement options.

The cost of tuition at this school is approximately $15,000, but may change yearly. Students should to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Living quarters are available and the price is about $3,900 for the year. Some students at Dallas Theological Seminary may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last ten straight years. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit dts.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dallas Theological Seminary offers a master's 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $48590
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $52020

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).