Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Divinity in Counseling
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Divinity in Counseling |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | This program offers Counseling as a focus of study for students who are preparing for pastoral ministry. Through intensive classroom interaction, mentoring under competent counselors, self-directed study, simulated learning experiences and supervised internship (200 hours), students integrate theology and psychology as they address human problems, congregational conflict, community trauma, and the like. |
| Keywords | Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Counselor, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Child Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, Human Problems, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, 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 | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 500 & up per semester |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| 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 ATS Entrance Exam Bachelor's Degree |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Divinity in Counseling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | - |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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