Bachelor of Arts in Practical Theology, Major in Counselling
A degree in Counselling at Columbia incorporates a unique mix of biblical studies, theology, and psychology to offer insight into the human condition. The program incorporates the best of these disciplines and offers students a solid foundation for integrating their Christian faith with current psychological research.
This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for caring for people as they experience the spiritual, emotional, psychological, and relational challenges of life. Students develop an integrated approach to helping people, one that is built upon a biblical worldview and informed by the social sciences. Students also have opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge in practical ways.
Columbia's Counselling degree provides a solid foundation for a variety of roles focused on helping and caring for individuals within a range of church, community, and ministry settings. This program prepares students for additional education in the helping profession, in particular Masters-level work in Counselling Psychology or Marriage & Family Therapy.
Diploma in Human Services
While we engage in a review of this program’s title and curriculum, please note that new applications/program transfers into the Diploma in Human Services are suspended as of September 30, 2019. Please contact the Registrar's office with questions.
The two-year Diploma in Human Services provides students with the basic knowledge and skills related to helping others. It incorporates instruction in psychology and grounds students in Bible and theology courses. Students value the program for its emphasis on faith formation and its introduction to the field of people helping. Students use this training as a foundation for pursuing additional education in fields such as social work and psychology.