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Horizon College and Seminary

Programme Detail: Pastoral Counselling

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Pastoral Counselling
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number G*340/ P*325
Description A study of counselling techniques with special emphasis on biblical principles of counselling. Specific problem areas are discussed and principles are considered in light of their application within pastoral settings.
Keywords counselling techniques, Biblical principles,problem areas discussed
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Saskatchewan
Area of Ministry and Focus Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $560
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 months
Average hours of study per week 10
Methods of instruction lectures, reading, correspondence, internet, DVDs, work-book study, mentoring/coaching, journal keeping, prayer times
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) approx. 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) approx. 40%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 6
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained 3 credit hours
Qualifications this programme is part of diploma or degree
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE (Association of Biblical Higher Education)