Overview

Offered exclusively online, this Pastoral Care program at Fordham University is designed for clergy and lay people involved in parish ministry, youth ministry, chaplaincy in hospitals and other settings, and those who work with the elderly or at-risk populations.

Graduates interested in chaplaincy may apply for certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) upon fulfillment of other requirements such as completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units.

Key Facts

Chaplaincy in hospitals, prisons, hospice, or nursing homes
Leadership in pastoral care organizations
Parish, school, or diocesan ministry of pastoral care
Nonprofit or faith-based pastoral care

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Counseling Theory
Human Growth and Development
Ethics in Pastoral Counseling
Theology of Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care
Pastoral Counseling Skills
Social and Cultural Pastoral Counseling
Psychology and Religion/Spirituality
Marriage/Family Therapy
Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). If you have received a post bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
Official transcripts of all coursework
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
GRE/MAT Exams

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

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In-State

40512 USD / year

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