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Stellenbosch University

Master of Theology in Clinical Pastorate and HIV Ministry and Counselling Thesis option

The Master of Theology in Clinical Pastorate and HIV Ministry and Counselling Thesis option in Theology and Religious Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Subjects: 10.

Master of Theology in Practical Theology Thesis option in Clinical Pastorate and HIV Ministry and Counselling offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Theology

Duration of Programme
This programme is presented:

• full-time over a period of at least one year; or
• part-time over a period of at least two years.

Assessment and Examination

You must obtain an average pass mark of 60% and pass all of the subdivisions, including the clinical work.

Programme Structure

The programme centres around a thesis to the value of 90 credits, counting a minimum of 50%. The rest of the programme consists of structured and clinical work done under supervision. You attend lectures for two days per week and perform clinical work under supervision for two days per week. You perform no clinical work during the last term, only case study presentations, if necessary.

Programme Content

The aim of the programme is to combine theological reflection on the HIV pandemic and the issue of meaning in suffering with internship in communication skills and counselling.

Total 180 credits

Compulsory modules

(credits = 180)

Clinical Work / Supervision 872(15)

Crisis and Trauma Counselling 872(5)

Dogmatic Issues 872(10)

General Pastoral Care 873(10)

Group Work 872(5)

Marriage and Family Pastorate 873(10)

Pastoral Counselling 872(15)

Personality and Development Psychology 873(10)

Theological Ethics in a Medical Context 872(10)

Thesis Clinical Pastorate 872(90)