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Pastoral counselling

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling from Charles Sturt University offers training in professional counselling theory and practice within a theological framework. 

This course provides skills and experience for counselling and advanced pastoral care in various settings. This course is part of an articulated program, which allows students to build on their studies to reach their desired level of qualification.

Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University’s Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling offers training suitable for a variety of professions focused on supporting individuals, both within faith-based contexts and beyond. These professions include counselling, pastoral care, aged care, school welfare, grief counselling, care coordination, and chaplaincy within institutions or congregations. The course also provides a foundation for further study in the field or can be used as a pathway into ministry-related studies.

Course structure & entry requirements

For further details about the course structure, entry requirements, and other important information, please check the Charles Sturt University course information page by following the link below.

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Award name:

Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling

Study Level:

Postgraduate

AQF Level:

Level  8

Credit Points:

64

Duration:

2 years part-time

Charles Sturt Faculty:

Faculty of Arts & Education

Charles Sturt School:

School of Theology

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