Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry program provides an introduction to the basic knowledge necessary to conduct pastoral caregiving; Reading Scripture for understanding and spiritual nourishment; Introductions to caregiving in the Christian Church and to theological and ethical thought; Traditional Christian beliefs as these developed through history, and are collected in a contemporary catechism; Prayer and spirituality as these have been practised and experienced in the Church; The reality of the Church, its sacramental life and pastoral practice; Training in interpersonal and group skills that will be needed in dealing with people in various situations; The Certificate attests that graduates have acquired a basic knowledge and skills to engage in pastoral activities.

Certificate in Pastoral Ministry — 30 credits

Provides a range of insights from pastoral, biblical and systematic theology to spirituality and the practice of pastoral ministry in religious and secular settings. The program has an emphasis on applied training.

See Program-Specific Admission Requirements – In addition to the general admission requirements, this program have extra program-specific requirements. These additional requirements must be arranged with the departments to which you are applying.

See more Certificate Programs. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses in Theological Studies include:

Introduction to Biblical Studies, Faith, Reason and the Religious Sense, Jesus Christ in History and Faith, Religious Pluralism in a Secular Culture, Spirituality: Personal, Social and Religious Dimensions, The Hebrew Bible: History and Texts, Theology and Myth, Gospel and Acts

Admission Requirements

Students must have either a college diploma or acknowledgement of Mature Students status (21years of age). Permission of the department is also required.

Pastoral Ministry (Certificate) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.