Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health

A coursework certificate at AQF level 8 which equips students with a non-theological background or theological undergraduate award with a current and advanced knowledge of pastoral care for mental health in the local church and other ministry contexts. The primary discipline units equip students with a rigorous theological framework for pastoral care for mental health and wellbeing, while the elective units integrate theological reflection with advanced skills in pastoral care. This is a specialist award that equips graduates with the specialist knowledge necessary for gospel ministry in todays world, as well as to prepare graduates for further learning and research.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Online/Off-campus - 0.5 years

Part-time - 2 years

$12,648
N/A

Structure

48 credit points

Subjects

  • PC137-812: Theological Perspectives on Mental Health.
  • PC136-812: Theological Approaches to Wellbeing.
  • PC135-812: Pastoral Care for those with Mental Ill-Health.
  • IN004-812: Mental Health issues in Christian Counselling.
  • DE003-812: Disability, Theology, and Religion.
  • DE028-812: Disability and the People of God.
  • PC002-812:

Entry requirements

  • Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • Alternative admission to the Graduate Certificate of Divinity or the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health on individual application to the ACT Registrar including 5 years ministry or relevant industry experience (paid or unpaid).
  • Written support of a referee who holds a relevant Masters degree from the ACT or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a previous qualification at AQF Level 5 or above.
  • and being at least 25 years of age.
  • Requirements for demonstration of academic suitability is determined at the discretion of the ACT Registrar, who will only admit applicants on a case by case basis who in the ACT Registrars belief are likely to be successful in Level 8 units. The principles considered in assessing an application under this clause include:.
  • Accommodating student diversity by including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by identified groups and creating equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students background.
  • Specific consideration for the recruitment, admission, participation and completion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Ensuring that admitted students have the academic preparation needed to participate in their intended study, and no known limitations that would be expected to impede their progression and completion.

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