by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Alabama to review for the 2024 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Alabama ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of pastoral counseling degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Samford University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in pastoral counseling & specialized ministries from Samford University
Explore all the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 48 |
| Florida | 282 | 41 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 68 |
| Virginia | 274 | 93 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 146 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 23 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 86 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 72 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 20 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 18 |
| Lay Ministry | 9 |
| Youth Ministry | 3 |
| Urban Ministry | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 64 |
| Biblical Studies | 43 |
| Sacred Music | 24 |
| Missionary Studies | 5 |
| Religious Education | 1 |
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