Location:

Waterloo, Canada

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Human Services

Program Overview

Program Description:

The graduate program leading to the DMin degree is designed for persons with the competence in pastoral care and counseling and related disciplines to undertake advanced studies in the theological foundations of pastoral care and counseling in conjunction with post-practicum clinical education in the practice of individual, marriage and family therapy. It is aimed at equipping pastoral counselors to function at the certified professional level with the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) to teach and direct field study programs and research in the practical theology department of a theological seminary, and to provide leadership in ecclesiastical and institutional settings in specialized ministries.