Alpha Omega International College
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
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| Description | The Pastoral Counselling programmes prepares students to serve in non-professional counselling of people in a variety of agency and ministry settings. These can include social concerns and church based services. The courses provide students with a foundation based on biblical principles and values, counselling knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as a lay counsellor. The distinctive of this programme is its holistic approach in integrating counselling knowledge, skills and strategies with Biblical foundation and faith practices. This Masters' programme is not a clinical licensure degree , however it can be credited to. other colleges/schools for students wanting to pursue further a licensure and professional recognised degree. When the students have completed this programme of study, they will have received a comprehensive graduate experience that prepares them cognitively, clinically and spiritually. |
| Keywords | Theology, Bible, Ministry, Mission, Counselling, Therapy, Psychology |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Malaysia / Selangor |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Practical Skills and Fitness |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000 |
| Actual Cost | US$120 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 3 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 7 |
| Methods of instruction | The courses are offered on a modular hybrid format with regular facilitation sessions and/or week long intensive sessions. There is a combination of academic instruction and case studies on campus and online as well as clinical fieldwork and counselling internship. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 40% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 20% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 40% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 25 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Bachelors degree |
| Other Prerequisites | None |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling |
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| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | APTA |
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