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Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health
- ON CAMPUS | ONLINE
- 1.5 TO 2 YEARS PART TIME
The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health empowers Christians to support those facing mental health challenges with compassion, skill, and faith.
This unique program combines a strong theological foundation with practical skills,preparing you for effective pastoral care in a variety of settings—professional roles, ministry, mental health support, missions, or personal interactions.
By completing this program, you’ll be well-equipped to engage in compassionate and holistic mental health care in a God-centred way.
In collaboration with Living Wholeness
Discover the Christian Wholeness Framework throughout this course. Explore a holistic approach to mental health that blends spiritual insight with practical strategies, equipping you to actively support people with mental health concerns.
Empathetic practice
Develop the skills to walk alongside others with understanding and faith-driven support, making a tangible difference in their lives.
Flexible Structure
The three core subjects are spread over 3 semesters (1.5 years) of part-time study, allowing you to balance your education with other commitments. You can start the course at the beginning of any semester, providing flexibility to fit your schedule.
4 units | 48 credit points | 0.5 yrs FT, up to 2 yrs PT | On-campus & off-campus live stream
Core units
PC137-812 Theological Perspectives on Mental Health
IN004-812 Mental Health Issues in Christian Counselling
PC136-812 Theological Approaches to Wellbeing
Specific Elective (one unit)
DE003-812: Disability, Theology, and Religion
PC002-812: Pastoral Care
PC003-812: Pastoral Skills and Methods
PC008-812: Spiritual Formation for Professional Ministries
PC050-812: Mentoring and Pastoral Care of Workers
PC067-812: Spirituality for Christian Ministry
PC093-812: Pastoral Care Field Education
PC094-812: Practical Ministry Field Education
PC095-812: Lay Ministry Field Education
PC121-812: Theology for Everyday Life
PC200-812: Pastoral & Church-Focused Ministry Project – 7,000 words
PC204-812: Pastoral & Church-Focused Ministry Seminar
Check out the full details of BST’s units.
More information about this course is available on the Australian College of Theology website.
Australian College of Theology Coursework Course Enrolment Policy
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This course is FEE-HELP approved.
What is FEE-HELP?
FEE-HELP is a loan that helps eligible fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
For eligibility and more information on FEE-HELP go to:
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help
Course Duration
4 UNITS = 48 CREDIT POINTS
PART TIME 1.5 YEARS TO 2 YEARS
On-campus or off-campus live streamed.
Further study options
6 ADDITIONAL MONTHS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DIVINITY
2.5 ADDITIONAL YEARS
MASTER OF DIVINITY
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent
Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.
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