Counseling & Social Work Department
Providing a foundation of theory and methods from a biblical perspective
LBC | Capital’s Counseling & Social Work Department is designed to encourage students to understand, evaluate and practice counseling and social work theory and methods from a biblical perspective. Graduates are equipped to provide clinical care in various settings depending on their major. These include secular and Christian practices, crisis counseling centers, public and private schools, foster care and wraparound agencies, hotline services, rescue missions, psychiatric care units, para-church organizations, prisons and detention centers and much more.
Not sure whether to major in Counseling or Social Work?
Then you will want to check out this helpful article that compares the two majors. Read more…
Academic Programs
We offer students the option of pursuing their bachelor counseling or social work degree through the traditional on-campus college experience, online OR hybrid in-person options through our Adult Education program. Students looking for masters programs will find hybrid in-person and online options through our graduate school track.
View our certification details here.
Memberships and Recognitions
Social Work Programs are accredited through CSWE
#1 Christian College for Counseling Degrees (2020)
Meet Our Faculty
Full-time Faculty
Melissa Boas, MEd
Assistant Professor; Director for Professional School Counseling & BS Psychology Programs
Sophia Ogunlana, EdD
Assistant Professor, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director- Washington, D.C. Location
Professional Counseling
Professional School Counseling
Social Work
Human Services
Read Our Department Stories
Counseling Programs Help Graduates Bring Healing to a Hurting World
LBC | Capital’s many relevant and impactful counseling programs are designed to encourage students to understand, evaluate and practice counseling theory and methods from a biblical perspective. Graduates are equipped to provide clinical care in various settings depending on their major. These include secular and Christian practices, crisis counseling centers, public and private schools, foster…
LBC | Capital Counseling & Social Work Department Hosts Free Seminar on ‘Reaching Communities in Crisis’
The Counseling & Social Work Department at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will host a free seminar in September to introduce attendees to the idea of using the evidence-based community intervention model called the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to address communities in crisis. Set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15…
90 Faces of LBC | New Master of Social Work Professor Dr. Vanessa Saylor
Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to "90 Faces of LBC" each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90. Dr. Vanessa Saylor To kick off…
Traditional Undergraduate Catalog
Get detailed information about all the counseling programs, course descriptions and more.
Adult Education Undegrad Catalog
Learn more about Adult Education, programs, courses and requirements.
Seminary/Graduate Catalog
Discover Capital Seminary & Graduate School and the programs and courses available.
Social Work Program Microsite
Get a closer look at the details of LBC's Social Work Program by visiting our microsite.