Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Erskine College and 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 South Carolina colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Erskine College and Seminary

1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd, Denmark, SC

Erskine College and Seminary is a Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Due West, SC, which maintains a seminary for potential students seeking to become priests. Erskine College and Seminary has an enrollment of about 800 students per year. Erskine College and Seminary offers at least thirty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Business Administration
• Biology
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Erskine College and Seminary. Scores in a range of 18 to 25 on the ACT or 900 to 1160 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance.

Erskine College and Seminary also provides student services such as help with employment opportunities for students and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is around $33,000 for undergraduate students and $14,000 for graduate level programs, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Erskine College and Seminary. Living quarters are offered and the cost is about $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 1925. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

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).