Postgraduate Certificate in Pastoral Care
This programme is validated by Middlesex University and is 60 credits at level 7 of the Higher Education Framework.
Who is this course for and entry requirements
This programme is suitable for those interested in becoming or developing themselves in an existing pastoral care role and provides the opportunity to:
- Understand the difference between pastoral care and counselling
- Be able to see the importance of worship/liturgy in pastoral care
- Be able to see the importance of congregational life in the delivery of good pastoral care, as well as spiritual formation.
- Be more aware of the culture of denial that we inhabit in the west, and find ways to combat it, through good rituals and good liturgy
Students are required to have obtained a minimum of one of the following:
A first degree or equivalent professional qualification or
At least three years significant experience in ministry and relevant life experience
Programme Content
Students taking this course take three taught modules:
- Framework, skills and ethics
- Approaches to Spiritual Formation
- Pastoral Care
Duration
One-year part-time
Entry Points
Students can enter the programme at the start of any of the taught modules.
Assessment
Students will have to write essays, give presentations and are required to keep a personal journal throughout the duration of the course.
Dates and fees of programme
Students will also have to fund the following items:
- Accommodation costs whilst staying at the college
- Books and other study material
Location
Waverley Abbey College, Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham GU9 8EP
Mode of Study
Part-time – most taught modules are delivered in two blocks of three days each.
Next steps
Students could apply for a role as a Pastoral Carer in a range of settings. Students could progress to the MA in Spiritual Formation.