Master of Counselling
A professional master’s programme blending psychological competence with theological integration for counselling ministry.
Best for:Best for professionals or mature students seeking to integrate counselling psychology with theological perspectives, including those with prior work or ministry experience.
Overview
The Master of Counselling at Sydney College of Divinity equips students with advanced skills for counselling in ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual formation. This course fosters professional identity and ethical practice, preparing graduates to deliver supportive therapies with both psychological rigor and theological alignment. Located at Perth Bible College, it balances clinical training with reflective practice, ensuring graduates can engage in intensive therapeutic work while upholding ethical and spiritual standards. The programme is designed for applicants with diverse academic or professional backgrounds, including mature-age students with relevant life experience. Admission involves a selection interview to assess readiness and suitability for the course.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced professional counselling skills for ministry and pastoral settings.
- Engage in intensive therapeutic practices with psychological and theological congruence.
- Nurture a professional identity and vision aligned with counselling ethics and spiritual values.
- Participate in reflective practice to enhance therapeutic competence.
- Demonstrate psychological and ethical competence in supportive and relational counselling contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: A three-year Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline OR a postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or above) in Counselling OR an undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7) in Counselling OR professional entry based on work, life, or ministry experience.
Degree offered: Master of Counselling
Language: English proficiency (assumed for admission, no explicit test requirement mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable self-awareness and capacity for relational engagement.
- Understanding of ethical behaviour in counselling contexts.
- Ability to reflect on personal and professional experiences in counselling.
- Applicants must qualify for professional entry based on work, life, or ministry experience if lacking formal qualifications.
- Demonstration of mature life experience, including self-awareness and ethical understanding, is required.
- Selection interview with a coursework coordinator to assess suitability and readiness.
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Applicants must apply through the official Sydney College of Divinity portal. The process includes submitting relevant documentation and attending a selection interview with a coursework coordinator to assess mature life experience and suitability for the programme.
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts (if applicable)
- Proof of professional or life experience (if applicable)
- Selection interview attendance confirmation
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