Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Northern Baptist 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 Illinois colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

Also known as Northern Seminary

3225 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is an American Baptist affiliated school located in Lombard, IL, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. The school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for students are:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Christian Counseling
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

The admissions process would include the submission of an application, student records and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by admissions officials.

Northern Seminary also provides flexible courses for those with irregular schedules.

Tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $14,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters are offered and the price is about $3,600 annually. Some students at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary may be eligible for financial assistance, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last forty-six consecutive years. Get more information by clicking on the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern Seminary offers a doctorate 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $45050
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $33890
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $43660

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).