Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling provides training in professional counselling theory and practice within a theological framework, equipping students for counselling and pastoral care across diverse settings.
The Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling from Charles Sturt University provides training in professional counselling theory and practice, integrated within a theological framework.
This pastoral studies course gives you the skills and experience to offer counselling and advanced pastoral care across a wide range of settings.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in theology, psychology or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent. Applicants with degrees in any other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
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Applicants without an undergraduate degree may be considered, with evidence that they are able to undertake tertiary studies in this area (such as a letter of motivation and two professional or academic references).
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
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Year 1 - Session 1 THL400 Pastoral Counselling SkillsTHL420 Pastoral Counselling: Theory & Professional Issues
Year 1 - Session 2 THL428 Pastoral Counselling: Grief and LossTHL435 Applied Pastoral Theology
Year 2 - Session 1 THL430 Pastoral Counselling: Crisis InterventionTHL433 Pastoral Counselling: Mental Health and Trauma
Year 2 - Session 2 THL432 Pastoral Counselling: Relationship and FamilyTHL434 Spiritual Direction in the Christian Tradition