Counseling

Messenger College provides a residential learning platform for students to gain knowledge and experience in counseling. The Counseling program prepares students for relational ministry in the world and the church. This degree focuses on preparing students for counseling in a pastoral setting, and further graduate work in the professional field of school counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health care counseling. 

Sample Study Sequence 

Semester One: Academic Success, English Comp 1, Humanities Elective, Old Testament History and Literature, Christian Worldview, Spiritual Formation 

Semester Two: Biblical Interpretation, English Comp 2, General Psychology, New Testament History and Literature, Marriage and Family

Semester Three: Math Elective, American Government, Survey of Church Ministries, Essentials of Leadership, Major Course

Semester Four: Speech, Life of Christ, Major Course, Major Course, Major Course, Apologetics 

Semester Five: Theology 1, Science Elective, History Elective, Major Course, Major Course

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Semester Six: Theology 2, Romans, Major Course, Major Course, General Elective

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Semester Seven: Language 1, Theology of Ministry, Intro to Philosophy, History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement, Major Course, Field Practicum

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Semester Eight: Language 2, Senior Seminar, Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Major Course, Major Course

Notice Concerning Counseling Degree and Licensure: 

The Bachelor of Arts in Counseling is not intended to lead to licensure/certification.