Theological Therapy and Ministerial Care Certification

The Theological Therapy and Ministerial Care Certification provides a comprehensive study of pastoral care and counseling through a Christ-centered integration of theology, psychology, and practical ministry. This course equips learners to serve effectively in church, clinical, and community settings by exploring the theological foundations of human behavior, emotional healing, and spiritual formation. Students examine scriptural principles for addressing personal and relational challenges while developing competencies in assessment, empathetic listening, crisis intervention, and restoration-based care. The curriculum emphasizes nouthetic counseling, or biblical confrontation and encouragement, as pioneered in Christian counseling traditions, balanced with contemporary insights from clinical counseling, behavioral science, and trauma-informed care.

Through guided readings, case studies, and supervised ministry practice, learners gain hands-on experience applying theological therapy to real-world situations, including grief, marriage, addiction, anxiety, and identity development. The program emphasizes the ethics of pastoral confidentiality, referral systems, and boundary management, ensuring alignment with professional standards in faith-based and clinical environments. By the end of the certification, students demonstrate the ability to offer biblically sound, spiritually discerning, and psychologically informed care, uniting scriptural truth with compassionate practice to bring healing and wholeness to individuals and communities.