Pastoral Counseling

Master of Arts

Overview

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MAPC) is designed to prepare students to be capable counselors in a pastoral setting and other ministries by integrating their Christian faith with competent pastoral care and counseling abilities. The curriculum includes practical counseling courses undergirded by a solid foundation of biblical and theological courses. The program alone does not lead to licensure but can be used in association with the North Carolina licensure for fee based Christian Counseling if desired.

4 Year Program
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Curriculum

Objectives

  • Compare and contrast theoretically informed pastoral counseling strategies
  • Articulate an understanding of pastoral counseling that rests on solid theological/psychological/spiritual principles
  • Integrate critical thinking skills in the practice of Christian scholarship
  • Explain the role and importance of pastoral counseling within ministry and/or agency-based settings

    • Admissions Requirements

    • A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
    • Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
    • GPA of 2.5 or higher
    • Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Read and sign the Student Doctrinal Statement and the Standards of Behavior statement
    • Read and agree to respect the Faculty Doctrinal Statement
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Completed application with Carolina University