Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Oak Hills Christian 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 Minnesota colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Oak Hills Christian College (OHCC)

2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN

Oak Hills Christian College is an educational institute located in Bemidji, MN. This school offers a variety of excellent programs for its potential students. This school had an enrollment of 100 students last year. OHCC offers several great programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. The majority of students at OHCC scored in a range of 19 - 25 on the ACT.

Oak Hills Christian College also provides career guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of attendance is approximately $16,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be offered for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $2,300 for the year. Some students at OHCC may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically offered 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 Oak Hills Christian College for over twenty-three consecutive years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit oakhills.edu.

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $45750

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).