About This Major
A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
Program Examples
- Christian Counseling
Related CIP Codes
- 51.1506
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 39.0701
- CIP Family
- 39
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