Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at South Florida Bible College and 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 Michigan colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

4528 Breton Road, SE, Kentwood, MI

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary operates as an interdenominational Christian institution located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, which has a seminary for students seeking to become priests. The school enrolls around sixty students per year, which can provide a great learning environment for students. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Biblical Studies
• Counseling Psychology
• Christian Counseling
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Theology
• Religious Education

The school has an open enrollment arrangement, admitting any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary also provides student services in the form of flexible courses for those with irregular schedules and career counseling for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $5,500 for undergraduate level students and $3,600 for graduate students, but may change each year. Students should to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal cost estimates. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for potential students who qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the instruction & training provided by South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary for over six straight years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit sfbc.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

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $42810

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).