Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The M.A.C. program provides advanced studies in Counseling. With an option for either a thesis or a non-thesis track, students engage in a scholarly, yet reflective, graduate program which enhances their competencies in effectively responding to the need of individuals, churches and communities for hope, healing and growth. Students are required to complete 200 hours of internship. May be taken as a part-time or full-time student |
| Keywords | Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Child Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, Human Problems, Grief Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Community-Based Counseling, Brief Pastoral Counseling, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Helping Persecuted Christians |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 41 per unit (tuition fee only) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, actual translations and recitation, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | regular class hours |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Research & Writing and 1 care group |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass the ATS Entrance Exam |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | - |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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