56 Pastoral Care Degree Programs

The concentration in Spiritual Care is designed for those intending to pursue vocations as spiritual care practitioners in settings such as healthcare facilities, prisons and correctional facilities. This specialization has been designed to be in sync with the BC provincial government framework standards as well as the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care certification requirements. Within 24 months students can meet the BC standards requirements for a spiritual health practitioner.

The Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy track of Campbellsville University's Master of Divinity gives you a comprehensive overview of chaplaincy, pastoral ministry and pastoral care. After completing the two-year online program, you could serve as a church, military or healthcare chaplain or add to your church leadership roles. Discover how our Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy master's degree can help you prepare for a lifetime of ministry.

The online Master of Theology program from Campbellsville University offers areas of emphasis in biblical studies, pastoral leadership, and theological studies to provide the skills you need to advance your ministry career. Graduates succeed as Christian counselors, theology professors, missionaries, and more.

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries demonstrates the university's rich history of transforming students into successful ministry leaders. Students graduate fully prepared for a variety of careers, including an executive pastor, worship director, and youth minister.

The Masters of Arts in Public and Pastoral Leadership recognizes the kinds of leaders that are needed for the changing nature of Christian communities and supports persons engaged in various forms of leadership, from congregations to social entrepreneurship, faith-based social services, NGOs, community-based development, mediation services and community-based justice initiatives.

Asbury Theological Seminary’s 15-credit hour certificate in pastoral care provides practical counseling skills to minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of others. All of the Certificate in Pastoral Care courses can be applied to the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling degree for those wanting further study in the field.

Gain an in-depth understanding of pastoral theology as it relates to the goals of chaplaincy and care. This Masters degree is taught by Cambridge Theological Federation and accredited by ARU. Relate reflectively and reflexively to the themes and traditions of pastoral care to contemporary personal and vocational contexts. Develop a critical understanding of the human condition as it shapes different approaches to models of chaplaincy.

Asbury Seminary’s 48-hour Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care* provides desired training in pastoral and spiritual care and counseling for those who do not wish to pursue licensure or certification and/or for those who will be working in countries where US licensure or certification are not required to work as pastoral counselors. It may also serve as an alternate degree path for denominations that will accept shorter degrees for ordination.

Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership - Pastoral Care and Counseling Track - Extension Site/Regional Campus Program Description The extension site Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership – Pastoral Care & Counseling track degree program prepares students for ministry leadership—in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses in the foundational core (i.e., English, psychology, math, science, etc.), Bible, theology, ministry, and ministry practicum. The final 18 hours of the major core is an interdisciplinary study in psychology, counseling, and pastoral care. Students who complete this degree program will be able to: 1. Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts 2. Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts 3. Apply planning, team, financial leadership skills in ministry contexts 4. Engage in helping pastoral relationships in ministry contexts 5. Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts.

This qualification reflects the role of chaplains and/or pastoral and spiritual care workers who provide ongoing ethical, moral and spiritual support to clients using a person-centred approach.

The Master of Divinity is a professional graduate degree designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in Christian ministry, particularly in pastoral and church settings. The curriculum usually covers a wide range of subjects, including biblical studies, theology, church history, pastoral care, preaching, counseling, and practical ministry skills.

The BD in Theology with Pastoral Studies invites students to explore issues of Scripture and Christian belief, lived ethics, Christian spirituality, and mission.

The MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work course provides the academic, pastoral, spiritual, personal and professional development for those already working or wishing to work in the above contexts who seek to enrich their skills in the areas of Faith Development, Chaplaincy and Chaplaincy Coordination.

The Professional Certificate in Pastoral Supervision (Formerly known as the Certificate in Reflective Practice and Pastoral Supervision) is taught in association with the Institute of Pastoral Counselling and Supervision. A course for Pastors, Ministers, Pastoral Care Team Leaders, Lay Ministers, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Chaplains and Spiritual Directors to develop understanding and skills in reflective practice in pastoral and ministerial settings.

This pastoral studies online degree program is practical, transformative, international in scope, and open to students of all faiths. It prepares students to work in a variety of contexts, including parishes, schools, diocesan offices, secular workplaces, non-profits, or public sector work and the helping professions, such as healthcare and social work.