Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Free Will Baptist Bible College 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 Tennessee colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Free Will Baptist Bible College

1000 17th Ave North, Nashville, TN

Free Will Baptist Bible College is a place of learning with a Free Will Baptist Church affiliation and is located in Nashville, Tennessee. This school offers a variety of educational experiences for its individuals. The school has an enrollment of around 300 students each year. More than thirty different programs are offered at Free Will Baptist Bible College, and it awards degrees up to a Bachelor's degree. The more popular enrolled programs among students are listed below:

• Biblical Studies
• English
• Elementary Education
• Christian Counseling
• Secondary Education

Free Will Baptist Bible College operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all individuals that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any personal statements may be requested for certain programs.

Free Will Baptist Bible College also offers services for students such as career guidance for students in need of help, job placement options, and flexible scheduling for those with difficult working schedules.

This school's tuition is approximately $14,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students at this school may be eligible for financial assistance which is usually in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the education provided by Free Will Baptist Bible College for over fifty-six straight years. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit welch.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Free Will Baptist Bible College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $40780

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).