This educational program focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. This program includes in depth instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; individual and group procedures; crisis intervention; pastoral care; theological and spiritual counseling; and applications to specific types of ministry.
The accredited schools, colleges and universities listed below offer majors and degree programs in Pastoral Studies/counseling.
Amridge University
1200 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117-3553
| Phone Number: | 334E13 |
| Website: | www.amridgeuniversity.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 1,056 (531 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.amridgeuniversity.edu/au_admissions.html |
| Financial Aid: | www.amridgeuniversity.edu/au_financialaid.html |
| Online Application: | www.amridgeuniversity.edu/Amridge/login.aspx?Re… |
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
| Phone Number: | (800) 253-2874 |
| Website: | www.andrews.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Finge town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,298 (2,186 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612-1198
| Phone Number: | (508) 849-3300 |
| Website: | www.annamaria.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Rural fringe community |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,570 (1,116 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
Arlington Baptist College
3001 W Division, Arlington, TX 76012-3425
| Phone Number: | 817E12 |
| Website: | www.abconline.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 152 (152 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.abconline.org |
| Financial Aid: | www.abconline.org |
| Online Application: | www.abconline.org |
Asbury Theological Seminary
204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390-1199
| Phone Number: | (859) 858-3581 |
| Website: | www.asburyseminary.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Finge town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,909 (0 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.asburyseminary.edu/become-a-student/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.asburyseminary.edu/become-a-student/financi… |
| Online Application: | student.asburyseminary.edu/cgi-bin/public/apply… |
Ashland University
401 College Ave, Ashland, OH 44805
| Phone Number: | (419) 289-4142 |
| Website: | www.ashland.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Finge town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 9,195 (3,379 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.ashland.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid: | www.ashland.edu/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.ashland.edu/apply |
Athenaeum of Ohio
6616 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230-2091
| Phone Number: | (513) 231-2223 |
| Website: | www.athenaeum.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 4-year certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 307 (154 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
Baptist Bible College and Graduate School
628 E Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803-3498
| Phone Number: | (417) 268-6060 |
| Website: | www.gobbc.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 658 (553 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33161-6695
| Phone Number: | (800) 756-6000 |
| Website: | www.barry.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 10,773 (6,221 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
Bayamon Central University
Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas, Bayam?n, PR 00960-1725
| Phone Number: | 788E13 |
| Website: | www.ucb.edu.pr |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 2,656 (2,016 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Online Application: | www.ucb.edu.pr |
Bethel Seminary San Diego
6116 Arosa St, San Diego, CA 92115
| Phone Number: | (619) 582-8188 |
| Website: | www.bethel.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 235 (0 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
Bethel Seminary-St. Paul
3949 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55112
| Phone Number: | (651) 638-6180 |
| Website: | www.bethel.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 899 (0 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
Bethesda Christian University
730 N. Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801
| Phone Number: | (714) 517-1945 |
| Website: | www.bcu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 339 (195 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 57 to 1 |
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
| Phone Number: | (562) 903-6000 |
| Website: | www.biola.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 6,454 (4,289 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.biola.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.biola.edu/undergrad/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.biola.edu/undergrad/apply/now.cfm |
Boise Bible College
8695 W Marigold St, Boise, ID 83714-1220
| Phone Number: | (208) 376-7731 |
| Website: | www.boisebible.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 185 (185 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | http://www.boisebible.edu/future_students/ |
| Financial Aid: | http://www.boisebible.edu/future_students/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.boisebible.edu/Admissns/application9.07.pdf |
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 2467
| Phone Number: | (617) 552-8000 |
| Website: | www.bc.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Other degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 16,542 (10,656 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
| Phone Number: | (973) 618-3000 |
| Website: | www.caldwell.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 3,130 (2,259 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.caldwell.edu |
| Financial Aid: | www.caldwell.edu |
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-3297
| Phone Number: | (951) 689-5771 |
| Website: | www.calbaptist.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,679 (3,466 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.calbaptist.edu/admissions |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO 64147-1341
| Phone Number: | (816) 322-0110 |
| Website: | www.calvary.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 371 (291 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | college.calvary.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | college.calvary.edu/finances |
Cathedral Bible College
803 Howard Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1413
| Phone Number: | (843) 477-1503 |
| Website: | www.cathedralministries.org |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Rural fringe community |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 192 (156 undergraduate) |
Emmanuel College
181 Springs St, Franklin Springs, GA 30639
| Phone Number: | (706) 245-7226 |
| Website: | www.ec.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 756 (756 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
Freed-Hardeman University
158 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340-2399
| Phone Number: | (800) 348-3481 |
| Website: | www.fhu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,260 (1,588 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.fhu.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.fhu.edu/admissions/tuition |
| Online Application: | my.fhu.edu/Admissions/Application.aspx?applicat… |
Gardner-Webb University
Main St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
| Phone Number: | (704) 406-2361 |
| Website: | www.gardner-webb.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Rural fringe community |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,705 (3,120 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
Huntington University
2303 College Ave, Huntington, IN 46750
| Phone Number: | (260) 356-6000 |
| Website: | www.huntington.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,355 (1,207 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.huntington.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.huntington.edu/finaid/default.htm |
| Online Application: | apply.huntington.edu |
John Wesley College
1215 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC 27265-3115
| Phone Number: | (336) 887-3000 |
| Website: | www.laureluniversity.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 133 (133 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 5 to 1 |
La Salle University
1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
| Phone Number: | (215) 951-1000 |
| Website: | www.lasalle.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 7,408 (4,696 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.lasalle.edu/admiss/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.lasalle.edu/admiss/fin_aid/ |
| Online Application: | www.lasalle.edu/admiss/apply_now.php |
Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
| Phone Number: | (310) 338-2700 |
| Website: | www.lmu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 9,833 (6,035 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Admissions: | admission.lmu.edu |
| Financial Aid: | financialaid.lmu.edu |
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy – Hwy 43, Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261
| Phone Number: | (503) 636-8141 |
| Website: | www.marylhurst.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 2,460 (1,281 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.marylhurst.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.marylhurst.edu/financialaid |
| Online Application: | www.marylhurst.edu/admissions/apply.php |
Moody Bible Institute
820 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610-3284
| Phone Number: | (312) 329-4000 |
| Website: | www.moody.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,051 (3,450 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.moody.edu/edu_MainPage.aspx?id=3096 |
| Financial Aid: | www.moody.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | olm.moody.edu/DCS/mcp?p=80035QS035QS0000000 |
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298
| Phone Number: | (610) 459-0905 |
| Website: | www.neumann.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – professional practice Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,194 (3,241 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
Notre Dame College
4545 College Rd, Cleveland, OH 44121-4293
| Phone Number: | (216) 381-1680 |
| Website: | www.notredamecollege.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,952 (2,122 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2271
| Phone Number: | (815) 939-5011 |
| Website: | www.olivet.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 6,428 (3,429 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1399
| Phone Number: | (507) 457-1600 |
| Website: | www.smumn.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 8,267 (2,416 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
| Phone Number: | (651) 690-6000 |
| Website: | www.stkate.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 5,918 (4,240 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.stkate.edu/pages/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | minerva.stkate.edu/financialaid.nsf |
| Online Application: | www.stkate.edu/pages/admissions/apply_now.php |
Taylor University
236 W Reade Ave, Upland, IN 46989-1001
| Phone Number: | (765) 998-2751 |
| Website: | www.taylor.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,013 (2,013 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College St, Belton, TX 76513-2599
| Phone Number: | (800) 727-8642 |
| Website: | www.umhb.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Small suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,970 (2,669 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.umhb.edu/prospective/ |
| Financial Aid: | financialaid.umhb.edu/ |
| Online Application: | www.umhb.edu/prospective/apps_and_forms.html |
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203-5798
| Phone Number: | (503) 943-7911 |
| Website: | www.up.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,264 (3,301 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.up.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.up.edu/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.uportland.org/freshman/ |
University of St Thomas
2115 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-1078
| Phone Number: | (651) 962-5000 |
| Website: | www.stthomas.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 12,667 (6,442 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.stthomas.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.stthomas.edu/financialservices/default.html |
| Online Application: | http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/apply/ |
Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
| Phone Number: | (714) 556-3610 |
| Website: | www.vanguard.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,679 (2,341 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Admissions: | http://www.vanguard.edu/undergraduate/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.vanguard.edu/financialaid |
| Online Application: | http://www.vanguard.edu/undergraduate/applying-for-admission/ |
William Carey University
498 Tuscan Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5499
| Phone Number: | (601) 318-6051 |
| Website: | www.wmcarey.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,263 (2,388 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |