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Master of Arts in Pastoral Care
Program Goals
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care is designed to prepare students to integrate their Christian faith with
competent pastoral care and counseling abilities. The program includes a core curriculum in Bible and
theology, complemented by theory and skills in pastoral caregiving. Students who graduate with this
degree will be equipped to serve church and parachurch ministries as pastoral caregivers.
Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs.
Master of Arts in Pastoral Care Core Courses
Pastoral Care and Counseling Relationships CO 500 3
Thinking Biblically and Theologically GS 500 3
Gospels and Acts NT 511 3
Epistles and Revelation NT 512 3
Israel's Early History and Poetry OT 511 3
Kingdom of Israel and Prophets OT 512 3
Survey of Christian Doctrine I TH 501 3
Survey of Christian Doctrine II TH 502 3
Mentored Formation TM 500, TM 501, TM 601, TM 604 4
Master of Arts in Pastoral Care Degree Courses
Therapeutic Communication CO 526 2
Issues of Growth and Diversity in Pastoral Care CO 530 3
Brief Counseling Theory and Practice in Ministry Settings CO 565 3
Counseling Skills in Pastoral Care CO 620 3
Grief and Loss Counseling CO 647 2
Community-Based Ministry Internship CO 775 3
Comprehensive Exam EX PC 0
Total required hours for degree: 44
