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Biblical Counselling

At PTC, we seek God’s wisdom for our lives, rather than worldly wisdom. The biblical counselling focus provides training in pastoral counselling that is rigourously Christ-centred and founded on Scripture. It is well-suited to current and prospective pastors, elders, chaplains, other ministry workers, and counsellors. It will also be helpful for those who often find themselves providing informal counsel to others. Each individualised program will combine biblical, theological and practical subject areas with a major study focus in pastoral/biblical counselling.

Graduates of degrees with a biblical counselling focus will work in diverse settings. Those who intend to work as a counsellor will likely work as part of a church ministry team, in a chaplaincy position, or in a counselling centre. Prospective students who are aiming to be professional counsellors who function independently of churches should choose a degree that allows for the most counselling units and should also consider what else may be advisable to meet regulatory and legal requirements. PTC units in pastoral care and counselling will be eligible to contribute to the academic requirements of the Biblical Counselling Australia counsellor accreditation process.

A counselling stream can be incorporated into PTC’s undergraduate and graduate awards through choosing electives from the Pastoral and Church-Focused Ministry (PC) field. Go to the courses and units pages for more information.

There are currently five counselling units regularly offered, as below. If you would like to undertake further units in counselling, a project, capstone experience, or study contract (directed study) can be arranged, tailored to your particular requirements.

Pastoral Care: PC002-612/712/812

This is offered on campus in first semester, annually. If you are unable to attend lectures, the unit can be taken in study contract mode.

Pastoral Skills and Methods: PC003-612/712/812

This is offered on campus in second semester, annually. If you are unable to attend lectures, the unit can be taken in study contract mode.

Principles of Biblical Counselling: PCTBA-712/812/912

This is offered in study contract mode.

Theological Perspectives on Mental Health: PC137-812

This is offered in study contract mode.

Biblical Counselling and Human Physiology: PC027-712/812/912

This is an online unit.

COUNSELLING PROJECT, CAPSTONE, STUDY CONTRACT

A project can be arranged if you would like to undertake further study in counselling. Please speak to the lecturer or Academic Dean.