Diploma in Pastoral Counselling
Description
This Counselling Programme is designed to equip students with basic foundational concepts and theories in counselling and psychology, including a biblical-based model. This 86 credit hour programme consists of 30 disciplines, including 2 internships and 2 practicums and is offered over two years in a trimester format. Both 2 and 3 credit hours courses are available.
Potential Careers
- Church Counsellors
- Ministerial Staff
- Lay Counsellors
- Sunday School Teachers
- Prison Ministries
- Social Worker
- Care Givers – Old-aged Home
- Rehabilitation Center
- Youth & Family Pastor
- Christian Counselling
Course Details
Part-Time
86 Credits
Courses - Year One
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
Credit Hours by Each Department
C – Department of Counselling and Psychology: 24 credits
B – Department of Bible: 3 credits
T – Department of Theology: 3 credits
M – Department of Ministry and Missions: 10 credits
G – General: 3 credits
Courses - Year Two
Credit Hours by Each Department
Term One
Counselling Therapies
3 credits
Pastoral Skills in Social Work Practice
3 credits
Intermediate Counselling Skills
3 credits
Christian Theology 2
3 credits
New Testament Survey
3 credits
Total
15 credits
Term Two
Marriage and Family Interventions
3 credits
Pastoral care: Children and Adolescents
3 credits
Career Counselling
3 credits
Life Skills
3 credits
Evangelism and Discipleship
3 credits
Total
15 credits
Term Three
Pastoral Care: Death, Dying and Grief
3 credits
Addictions, Abuse and Recovery
3 credits
Pastoral Practices and Ceremonies
3 credits
Pastoral Counselling Internship 2
2 credits
Pastoral Counselling Practicum 2
2 credits
Total
13 credits
C – Department of Counselling and Psychology: 49 credits
B – Department of Bible: 6 credits
T – Department of Theology: 6 credits
M – Department of Ministry and Missions: 20 credits
G – General: 5 credits
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