CERTIFICATE IN PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELLING

PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING

How do you grapple and deal with real issues? This course will highlight how to use scriptural principles and some agreeable secular concepts to resolve the issues you will be faced with. You will also be equipped with basic counselling and may want to go further to obtain a diploma or degree in this exciting, practical course.

The Pastoral Care & Counseling Certificate Program is a biblical approach to caring for people in the community, local church or ministry context. In addition, you will learn when to refer people in your care to professional counselors or more experienced pastors.

This certificate is a foundational qualification and is designed for those who want to learn the introductory skills of pastoral care and counseling.

It is ideal for those in pastoral care, small group setting or any ministry that is focused on listening and caring for people in a practical way.

Course content:

• The mission – biblical bases of pastoral counselling
• The differences and similarities of Christian and secular counselling
• Counselling on ethical and value issues
• Marriage enrichment and marriage crisis counselling
• Bereavement and crisis counselling
• Different models adopted in counselling
• Dealing with root causes of problems with an understanding of the developmental milestones