Since it appears that a wide divergence of opinion has existed between ministers and counselors in regard to such issues as a basic doctrine of man and the concept of permissiveness in interpersonal relationships, an attempt was made to compare seminary students and counselor trainees on their perceptions of human nature and tendencies toward authoritarianism. LMOST NO research is available pertain-A ing to the movement of Protestant ministers into counselor-education programs in state universities. This transition from the pulpit to the counselor's office by a seemingly large number of ministers is surprising when one considers the sanctity or "high calling" which has traditionally been associated with entrance into the ministry. Even more significant, however, would appear to be the many interdisciplinary differences, both theoretical and practical, usually apparent when these two somewhat different disciplines are discussed in conjunction with one another.

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