Master's and Doctorate · United States
Master's and Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy
The Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy program proposes an advanced training that integrates theological and psychological knowledge for the development of counseling and pastoral care skills in various contexts. The course articulates theory, research, and supervised practice, training researchers and professionals capable of offering qualified and theologically grounded pastoral care.
- Modality
- 100% online
- Workload
- 1,500 hours · 2,500 hours
- Estimated Duration
- 02 to 03 years · 03 to 05 years
- Course Language
- Portuguese / English
Program Overview
The Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy program proposes an advanced training that integrates theological and psychological knowledge for the development of counseling and pastoral care skills in various contexts. The course articulates theory, research, and supervised practice, training researchers and professionals capable of offering qualified and theologically grounded pastoral care.
Differences Between Master's and Theological Doctorate
Both programs of the Theological Seminary are 100% online, unifying classic exegetical depth with the flexibility of distance education.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
Train researchers with a solid theological and psychological understanding of pastoral counseling, develop skills for pastoral care in diverse contexts, qualify for the integration between theory and practice in counseling, and contribute to the dialogue between theology, psychology, and other caring sciences.
Specific Objectives
- Examine the biblical and theological foundations of spiritual and human care.
- Develop practical skills in hospital, prison, and institutional chaplaincy.
- Integrate contemporary counseling and psychotherapy theories into pastoral practice.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Scientific Methodology.
- •Biblical and Theological Foundations of Care.
- •Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories.
- •Human Development and Spirituality.
- •Theological Deepening I.
- •Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders I.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Pastoral Counseling: Models and Approaches.
- •Foundations of Theology.
- •Chaplaincy in Health Contexts.
- •Family and Systemic Counseling.
- •Theological Deepening II.
- •Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders II.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Grief, Loss, and Healing Processes.
- •Counseling in Crisis and Trauma Situations.
- •Ethics in Counseling.
- •Pastoral and Chaplaincy.
- •Supervised Practice in Counseling and Chaplaincy.
- •Theological Deepening III.
4th Semester — Qualification and Thesis Development
- •Guidance and Dissertation/Thesis Development.
5th and 6th Semesters — Exclusive for Doctoral Candidates (PhD Thesis)
*Please note: This advanced module of experimental research and thesis writing has a flexible average duration of 1 to 2 semesters.*
- •Deepening in Hospital Chaplaincy.
- •Prison Chaplaincy.
- •Research Seminar in Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy.
- •Supervision and Training in Pastoral Counseling.
- •Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders III.
- •Thesis Guidance and Development.
Accreditation and Validity
Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian in the US. The institution provides academic transcripts and detailed credits for students.
Learn more about validityStart Your Selection and Research Process
To enter the Theological Seminary programs of UniChristian in the US, you must submit your ministerial or professional transcript, updated academic resume, and a preliminary research proposal (pre-project). Our academic committee will provide continuous support for pairing with doctoral advisors and developing your ministerial portfolio.