Pastoral Counselling

Newbold College
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 18 Months Religion and theology

About this course

This certificate is designed to fuse theological principles with modern counselling methodologies. Through thorough examination, you will explore the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of counselling within a Christian framework.

With specialised attention to marriage counselling, pastoral care and counselling for youth, you will gain the expertise needed to navigate complex relational dynamics with academic insight and professional competence. Theory and practice meet to shape competent and confident counselling professionals.

Learning outcomes can equip you with:

  • An understanding of the integration of biblical principles with contemporary counselling approaches

  • The ability to evaluate the application of marriage counselling principles in a variety of modern contexts

  • A demonstration of a nuanced understanding of scriptural foundations in marriage counselling

  • A development of specialised skills in pastoral care and counselling for youth demographics

  • The capacity to analyse and navigate complex relational dynamics

  • The integration of theory and practice to cultivate bespoke, compassionate and effective counselling strategies

    With the PostGrad Cert in Pastoral Counselling, you will navigate various approaches to engage effectively with client diversity.

    Throughout, reflective practice guides your growth, culminating in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2463 Clergy
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    18 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bracknell
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Religion and theology