Certificate in Pastoral Counselling
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling will equip you to offer pastoral care and counselling as a part of your ministry. This programme is designed to equip students with basic foundational concepts and theories in counselling and psychology including a biblical-based model.
There are 15 disciplines, including 1 internship and 1 practicum for such courses, designed to run for 12 months in a trimester format. This is a 43 credit hour programme offering both 2 and 3 credit hours.
Potential Careers
- Church Counsellor
- Ministerial Staff
- Lay Counsellor
- Sunday School Teachers
- Prison Ministries
- Social Workers
- Care Givers – Old-aged Home
- Rehabilitation Center
- Youth & Family Pastor
- Christian Counselling
Course Details
Part-Time
43 Credits
Courses
Term One
Introduction to Pastoral Counselling
3 credits
General Psychology
3 credits
Basic Counselling Skills
3 credits
Research Paper Writing, Computer Skills, Basic Study Skills
3 credits
Old Testament Survey
3 credits
Total
15 credits
Term Two
Theories and Models of Counselling
3 credits
Life Span and Human Development
3 credits
Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour
3 credits
Christian Theology 1
3 credits
Christian Leadership and Management
3 credits
Total
15 credits
Term Three
Crisis Intervention
3 credits
Psychological Testing
3 credits
Christian Education
3 credits
Pastoral Counselling Internship 1
2 credits
Pastoral Counselling Practicum 1
2 credits
Total
13 credits