Overview

Through this program you will be equipped with practical training in care and counseling, undergirded by a biblical and theological education. You’ll learn how to wisely and ethically care for people dealing with common pastoral needs, including spiritual wounds, emotional pain, family challenges and mental illnesses, and develop a sense of when to refer individuals to professional help.

Key facts

This degree is geared to those who desire training to provide pastoral care and counseling in their place of ministry, but desire a program that is focused on preparing for vocational ministry instead of the more intensive training involved with becoming a licensed therapist through a marriage and family therapy program or a doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Gain a Broad-Based Biblical Education with a Focus in Pastoral Care and Counseling. At Talbot, you will receive a broad biblical and theological education from leading Talbot professors, many of whom also serve as pastors and elders in their local churches. This degree integrates biblical wisdom, psychological research and insights from faculty with experience in both clinical and pastoral counseling. Courses include training in marriage and family counseling, chaplaincy and understanding individuals dealing with guilt and shame.
Be Equipped to Minister With Care and Compassion. This degree prepares you to meet a great need among people in the church today, which is to be cared for. You will have specialized knowledge and fundamental skills to serve and care for those who come through your ministry’s doors — such as empathic listening skills, personal awareness and an understanding of how to walk with others in life.
Be Aware of Mental Health Needs and the Spectrum of Care Needed. In ministry, you will encounter people dealing with various issues — such as depression, anxiety, the grief of losing a loved one, or a couple grappling with infertility. This program will develop your understanding of various mental health issues, the role of medication and its effects, and how to serve as a triage for individuals seeking help. Be prepared to find the right resources and to know your limitations, or when it is appropriate to recommend professional help to those under your care.
Ready Yourself for a Career in Ministry. Talbot’s internship requirement will progressively prepare you to step into your calling to ministry. First, you will learn about various ministries, then shadow and observe experienced practitioners and eventually practice facilitating care with reflective support from colleagues. Whether you serve as a professional or lay leader in the local church or other place of ministry, you will be ready to serve as a specialist in pastoral care and counseling. Even as you prepare for counseling in a secular field, you will be ready to counsel others with a biblical perspective and training in spiritual formation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Care and Counseling Practicum and Professional Ethics
Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy
Marital Counseling
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Intermediate Pastoral Counseling
Advanced Pastoral Counseling
Addressing Common Pastoral Counseling Concerns
Counseling Troubled Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

International online/hybrid: Fall: July 1

Language

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

La Mirada, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
Two Reference Letters
Two Essays
English Proficiency (required for non-native English speakers)

Tuition Fees

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18252 USD / year

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18252 USD / year

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Living costs

La Mirada

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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