Pastoral Studies Counseling Major

Description: A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry. Is Pastoral Studies Counseling the right major for you?
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Pastoral Studies Counseling Major

What Courses Do Pastoral Studies Counseling Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Pastoral Studies Counseling majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

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