Master of Theology (Pastoral Care and Counselling)

Pastoral Care and Counselling

The Master of Theology (Pastoral Care and Counselling) is a two-year residential research program with regular classes and 500 hours of counselling Practicum and Internship at New Hope Counselling Center.

The objective of this degree is to prepare and equip candidates for pastoral counselling.

Program Specific Requirements

Master of DivinityA Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Graduate Degree from a recognised university.

General Requirements

ChristianEach applicant should be a confessing Christian with evidence thereof. He/She should be an active member of a local church and possess a good reputation as a true Christian.
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation must come from the local pastor, previous institution, and a responsible elder from the church or community (no family members) who have known the applicant for at least three or more years
CallingThe applicant must demonstrate a definite call to full-time ministry and willingness to go to unreached areas to make disciples for Christ and plant churches.

Department Contact Info

Master of Theology (Pastoral Care and Counselling)
India Bible College & Seminary,
Hebron, Kumbanad P.O.
Kerala – 689 547.
India

+91 469 2657776

mail@ibc.ac.in

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Duration:
2 Years

Entry Requirement:
Master of Divinity

Medium of Instruction:
English

Research based program

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Are scholarships available?

Work Scholarship will be granted to deserving students. All students are expected to work daily for one hour or more, if necessary as part of their training.

Curriculum

Introduction to Psychology and Sociology for Counseling
Semester 1

Empirical Research Methods
Semester 1

Skills in Counseling
Semester 1

Biblical Counseling
Semester 1

Theology and Pastoral Care and Counseling
Semester 2

Developmental Psychology
Semester 2

Theories of Personality
Semester 2

Psychopathology
Semester 2

Issues in Counseling
Semester 3

Supervised Counseling
Semester 3

Marriage and Family Counseling
Semester 3

Aging and Palliative Care
Semester 4

Counseling to Differently Able
Semester 4

Supervised Counseling
Semester 4

Thesis
Semester 4