23 Pastoral Care Master's degrees found
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23 Pastoral Care Master's degrees found
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Campbellsville University Online
Master of Divinity, Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy
- Campbellsville, USA
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
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.
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Unisa College of Graduate Studies - Online
Fast-track counseling
Master of Theology in Pastoral Therapy
- Online
Master
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
Fast-track counseling
The curriculum consists of a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study
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Vancouver School of Theology
MA in Public and Pastoral Leadership
- Vancouver, Canada
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
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.
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Carey Theological College
Master of Pastoral Ministry
- Vancouver, Canada
Master
Full time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, and ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible. This course provides students with the opportunity to delve into the practical application of theological principles in a ministry context. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge the gap between theological understanding and its real-world impact. By equipping future pastoral leaders with the tools to integrate theology into their everyday ministry, this course ensures that ministry training is not only accessible but also deeply meaningful and relevant to the challenges of contemporary pastoral work.
The King's University
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Southlake, USA
Master
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
This degree seeks to Prepare students to ethically counsel individuals, couples, and families from a systemic perspective; Equip students with self-awareness, global-awareness, and spiritual-awareness in order to prepare them to become effective clinicians; prepare students to read, interpret, and conduct empirically based research; and provide students with an adequate understanding of various aspects of the mental health field including various levels of care.
Mater Dei Institute of Education
Professional M.A. in Healthcare Chaplaincy
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Professional MA in Healthcare Chaplaincy offers students a multidisciplinary approach to Healthcare Chaplaincy. It provides academic, pastoral, spiritual, personal and professional education for people who wish to work in Healthcare settings.
MF Norwegian School of Theology
Master of Theology (M.Phil)
Master
Full time
On-Campus
As a student on a master's degree in theology, you get the opportunity to discuss and work with questions that people have always asked and will always ask.
Heythrop College - University Of London
MRes Pastoral Theology
Master
Full time
On-Campus
This degree, specifically for students who wish to continue to MPhil or PhD research, establishes critical and research skills.
Redcliffe College
MA in Member Care
MA
Full time, Part time
Blended
A new MA course enabling member care workers to understand and research the issues surrounding equipping mission personnel to be effective in their cross-cultural ministry.
Anglia Ruskin University
MA in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
MA
On-Campus
English
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.
Loyola University
Master of Pastoral Studies
- Online
Master
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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.
Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj-Napoca
Master's degree - pastoral training in the Reformed, Lutheran and Unitarian churches
- Bună Ziua, Romania
Master
On-Campus
Romanian
State-accredited two-year training (120 credits) in preparation for pastoral service in the Reformed, Lutheran and Unitarian churches. The purpose of the Master of Science (MSc) is twofold. On the one hand, it provides an opportunity to acquire the versatile practical theological knowledge required for pastoral ministry.
Aquinas Institute Of Theology
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MAPS-CGS)
- St. Louis, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Good Shepherd's Catechesis is a Montessori–based religious formation program for children aged three to twelve years. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, hands-on space called an "atrium" in which both children and catechists hear, ponder, and celebrate the essential mysteries of the Christian faith revealed in Scripture and liturgy.
Carolina Christian College
The Master of Religious Education (MRE), Pastoral Care track
- Winston-Salem, USA
Master
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Religious Education (MRE) is a professional degree for those who want to prepare for service in the church as a Director of Christian Education, Director of Program Ministries, Director of Youth or Children’s Ministry, and other ministries related to religious education.
St Padarn'S Institute
MTh Chaplaincy Studies
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Master
On-Campus
English, Welsh
The MTh Chaplaincy Studies Programme is a unique development that supports in-service chaplains in your practice and ministry. The programme will expand your thinking and broaden your awareness of both the theoretical and practical aspects of your work. The delivery method for these courses concentrates all teaching into four intensive blocks (Monday to Wednesday/Thursday) a year for two years. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of those working within professional contexts. In the standard programme, students will study three modules a year for two years, followed by a year of dissertation writing.
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A student typically pursues a master’s degree following a four-year degree from a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program. With this type of advanced study, the individual will have additional career opportunities within the chosen field with advanced positions that will generally offer higher salaries.
What is a Master in Pastoral Care? A Master in Pastoral Care provides students with in-depth study that focuses on the nature of pastoral care, interventions and education. With a thorough concentration of theological reflection, the degree will give students the skills to minister to specific populations with integration of psychology and theology. This will increase their effectiveness to congregations and others they may serve. It also offers the students curriculum involving the practice and theory of ministry.
Graduates who obtain this type of degree will benefit from acquiring a comprehensive study in the combination of religious studies, ethics and pastoral counseling to apply to all aspects of their careers. Individuals will also increase their existing communication skill set to work with a wide range of people in different settings, from churches to hospitals.
Costs for this type of degree will vary widely depending on the choice of university. Factors that will determine the financial expenses include location, course of study and the duration of the degree. It typically takes from one to three years to complete.
The career opportunities for an individual who receives a Master in Pastoral care are in various sectors. Positions can include a pastor of a church congregation, a chaplain in a hospital or a minister working as a consultant for youth, the elderly or other areas of clinical work. The jobs are focused around ministry with the integration of psychology and spirituality.
Programs with a focus in pastoral care are available in many countries around the world. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.