Friday Mornings
September – May 

Cost : £700 per year

In this year–long course, students take a journey into the heart of pastoral care from its biblical and theological roots to its practice in contemporary Christian ministry. Emphasis is placed on understanding pastoral care as a spiritual ministry directed towards ‘caring for souls’ in a way that guides people to discover the presence, compassion and power of God in whatever circumstances they are facing.

Among the many issues addressed are the spiritual life of the carer, the role of prayer, presence and the Bible in pastoral care, and pastoral responses to a number of specific life experiences – loss and grief, suffering, forgiveness, and relationships. The course is aimed at equipping those who are involved or interested in becoming involved in offering pastoral care to people of all ages facing a wide spectrum of challenges.If you are a Christian with a passion to care for other people, especially those who are finding life difficult, this course is for you. It is a course that might not only increase your skills but change your heart.