Program Features:

• The program is designed for pastors and leaders of church ministries who seek to increase their effectiveness in counseling.
• For those who are called to serve in the field of pastoral care.
• You will gain an understanding of the basic principles of pastoral care and psychological counseling, the ethical standards of a minister, fundamentals of general and abnormal psychology, addictive behavior, and crisis conditions.

• You will master basic counseling techniques, develop observational skills, and the ability to recognize emotional and behavioral manifestations of problems.

• You will acquire the ability to integrate scientific psychological knowledge with a biblical worldview for a holistic approach to pastoral care.
• Program start – September 2025, format – 2 study days once every three months over the course of 2 years.

Subjects:

• Biblical theology of pastoral care

• A holistic view of the human person

• Developmental psychology

• Reversibility of pastoral care

• Practical pastoral care

• Family counseling

• Conflict resolution

• Sins, spiritual addictions, and overcoming them, etc.

Admission requirements:

• Personal interest in the program
• Recommendation from a pastor
• Completed application form at the link