The Bachelor of Social Science degree offered through The Australian College of Christian Studies combines rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and mentoring relationships into a comprehensive educational experience. This degree enables students to develop a personal and professional framework for counselling through integration of the Scriptures and critical study of psychological principals and the major counselling modalities. Our courses are designed and structured to help caring Christians reach out and comfort individuals, couples and families in crisis. The comprehensive syllabus provides knowledge, understanding and skills to match Christian concern with practical techniques of counselling or chaplaincy. What sets the Australian College of Christian Education program apart is the Christian framework that encompasses every aspect of the curriculum and promotes study of the whole person, including the spiritual dimension. You will be given the unique opportunity to explore the relationship between faith and psychology in a scriptural context. Postgraduate Courses Master of Arts Duration 1.5 years Full Time FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS Preparation for Post-Secondary Study The Work of the Holy Spirit Counselling Skills Grief and Loss Counselling Theory and Practice Spirituality for the Christian Life Marriage and Family Therapies (Theory and Introduction to Marriage and Family Practice) Counselling Introduction to Psychology World Views and Counselling Emotion Focused/Acceptance Commitment Human Lifespan Development Therapy Counselling Skills 2 Introduction to Christian Theology Introduction to Counselling Theories and Psychological Disorders Therapies Professional Ethics Biblical Interpretation Theory and Practice THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS Counselling Major Chaplaincy Major Counselling Practicum (2 semesters) Chaplaincy Practicum (2 semesters) Self Care Self Care Introduction to Group Work Intercultural Ministry in Australia Crisis Intervention/Trauma Counselling Pastoral Care Professional Ethics Counselling and pastoral Care for the Ageing Narrative Therapy and Positive Crisis Intervention/Trauma Counselling Psychology One elective from: One electives from: Cross-Cultural Counselling Cross-Cultural Counselling Addiction Counselling Addiction Counselling Special Counselling Elective Special Counselling Elective
The Bachelor of Social Science degree offered through The Australian College of Christian Studies combines rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and mentoring relationships into a comprehensive educational experience. This degree enables students to develop a personal and professional framework for counselling through integration of the Scriptures and critical study of psychological principals and the major counselling modalities. Our courses are designed and structured to help caring Christians reach out and comfort individuals, couples and families in crisis. The comprehensive syllabus provides knowledge, understanding and skills to match Christian concern with practical techniques of counselling or chaplaincy. What sets the Australian College of Christian Education program apart is the Christian framework that encompasses every aspect of the curriculum and promotes study of the whole person, including the spiritual dimension. You will be given the unique opportunity to explore the relationship between faith and psychology in a scriptural context. FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS Preparation for Post-Secondary Study Counselling Skills Spirituality for the Christian Life Introduction to Marriage and Family Counselling World Views and Counselling Human Lifespan Development Counselling Skills 2 Introduction to Counselling Theories and Therapies Biblical Interpretation Theory and Practice The Work of the Holy Spirit Grief and Loss Counselling Theory and Practice Marriage and Family Therapies (Theory and Practice) Introduction to Psychology Emotion Focused/Acceptance Commitment Therapy Introduction to Christian Theology Psychological Disorders Professional Ethics THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS Counselling Major Counselling Practicum (2 semesters) Self Care Introduction to Group Work Crisis Intervention/Trauma Counselling Professional Ethics Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology One electives from: Cross-Cultural Counselling Addiction Counselling Special Counselling Elective Chaplaincy Major Chaplaincy Practicum (2 semesters) Self Care Intercultural Ministry in Australia Pastoral Care Counselling and pastoral Care for the Ageing Crisis Intervention/Trauma Counselling One elective from: Cross-Cultural Counselling Addiction Counselling Special Counselling Elective Postgraduate Courses Master of Arts Duration 1.5 years Full Time