Sumari, MelatiMelatiSumariBaharudin, Dini FarhanaDini FarhanaBaharudin2024-05-292024-05-292016165065310.1007/s10447-016-9267-62-s2.0-84976260339https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84976260339&doi=10.1007%2fs10447-016-9267-6&partnerID=40&md5=70867dd99e80fa776fe28f64e2241086https://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/9730The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of learning and consequent development of twelve students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate counselling program at a higher institution of learning in Malaysia. The students’ ages ranged from 20 to 24 years. Participants outlined their learning experiences after taking a three-credit semester-long course on Islamic-based counseling, which was an attempt at integrating religion and spirituality into counselor training. An experiential learning theory served as the framework of reference, and a qualitative research design was adopted. Results revealed four major themes: (1) increased understanding of counseling, (2) better understanding in regard to the self and relationship with God, (3) applicability to daily practice, and (4) enhancing professional competence as a counselor. Finally, implications for research, counselor education and training, and clinical practice are discussed.en-USCounselingCounselor educationIslamSpiritualityStudentArticle194203383