Master of Pastoral Care

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$15,840 per year

About this course

The Master of Pastoral Care enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge and skill in pastoral care in relation to broader theological studies. Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare themselves for professional practice and further learning.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Study locations

Catholic Theological College

Whitley College

Yarra Theological Union

Stirling Theological College

Online

What you will learn

Graduates of the Master of Pastoral Care:

have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in pastoral care, and of the relation of pastoral care to broader theological studies
have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical skills applicable to pastoral care
have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of approaches and methodologies in pastoral care, with awareness of implications and application to contemporary issues in professional ministry, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in pastoral care to specialist and non-specialist audiences
apply relevant skills in pastoral care through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.

Course structure

The Master of Pastoral Care consists of 288 points comprised of:

96 points of Foundational units comprised of: i) 48 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies; ii) 24 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology; iii) 24 points in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
96 points of Elective units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
48 points of Praxis units
Either a Capstone unit of at least 24 points in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies or in synthesis with it, or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
Further Foundational, Elective, Praxis or Capstone units.

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