Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Lancaster Bible College

High St, Easton, PA

Lancaster Bible College is a place of learning located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This school provides a variety of excellent programs for its potential students. Enrollment at Lancaster Bible College exceeds 1,100 annually. Lancaster Bible College offers several great programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Elementary Education
• Mental Health Counseling

The admissions process would begin with the submission of an application, transcripts and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 880 - 1100 on the SAT and in a range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Lancaster Bible College.

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

The cost of tuition at this school is close to $20,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate programs, but may change yearly. Students are asked to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Living accommodations are offered for students, which costs approximately $3,600 each year. Financial aid may be offered to potential students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Lancaster Bible College for over two straight years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit lbc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lancaster Bible College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $49380

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).