Master of Divinity

Emphasis: Pastoral Care and Counseling

Provides preparation for ministry to individuals, couples, families and groups focusing on renewal, preparation, enrichment and equipping.

Goals

1. Develop empathic listening skills and the commitment to use and teach these skills in life and ministry.
2. Be aware of their personal issues and the ability and commitment to develop a personal network for growth.
3. Develop a commitment to and practice of sound ethical principles related to pastoral ministry.
4. Be aware of their limitations, with an ability to diagnose the pathology of individuals, couples, and families and to know how and to whom to refer people to for needed help.
5. Be aware of theories and the issues of counseling and the lifespan development of people and have the ability to apply this knowledge in ministry contexts.
6. Understand ministry skills and be able to apply them in program development of pastoral ministry.
7. Be able, in counseling, to move people from relationship through realization to responsibility.
8. Be committed to the application of biblical knowledge and theological foundations in the exercise of ministry skills.

Outcomes

As a result of this program, the student will:

1. Develop empathic listening skills and the commitment to use and teach these skills in life and ministry.
2. Be aware of their personal issues and the ability and commitment to develop a personal network for growth.
3. Develop a commitment to and practice of sound ethical principles related to pastoral ministry.
4. Become aware of their limitations, the ability to diagnose the pathology of individuals, couples and families, and know how and to whom to refer people for needed help.
5. Become aware of theories and the issues of counseling and the lifespan development of people, and have the ability to apply this knowledge in ministry contexts.
6. Develop understanding of ministry skills and be able to apply them in program development of pastoral ministry.
7. Develop the ability in counseling to move people from relationship through realization to responsibility.
8. Be committed to the application of Biblical knowledge and theological foundations in the exercise of ministry skills.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year