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Australian College of Christian Studies

Programme Detail: Introduction to Pastoral Care

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Introduction to Pastoral Care
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number PED 246
Description This unit outlines Biblical, theological and psychological foundations of ministry while helping students to develop a caring capacity and enabling them to use appropriate skills with those who need pastoral help.
Keywords pastoral care, foundations of ministry, Biblical basis for pastoral care
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Australia / New South Wales
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost A$645
Bursaries/scholarships available Yes
Actual Length one semester
Average hours of study per week 11
Methods of instruction lectures, reading, reflection, seminars and workshops (one subject of full-time or part-time Diploma course)
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.)
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork).
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated)
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained
Qualifications this programme is part of Diploma of Theology/Advanced Diploma of Theology
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Sydney College of Divinity