SECOND CYCLE PROGRAMME IN PASTORAL MINISTRY (EQF LEVEL 7)
103 ECTS
Program Objectives
This curriculum provides two years of full-time theological training, centered on an organic balance between pastoral theory and praxis. While solidifying a rigorous theological foundation, the program aims to substantively enhance the professional competencies and practical skills of ministers. It empowers practitioners to discern and respond more acutely to complex pastoral contexts, thereby facilitating continuous professional and ministerial development.
Program Requirements and Completion Period
Program Requirements and Duration
Credit Requirements: 103 ECTS.
Curriculum Structure: 87 ECTS of core (required) and 16 ECTS of elective.
Duration: Designed as a two-year full-time program, with a maximum candidacy period of eight years.
Residency: The program mandates four semesters of on-campus residency.
| CODE | TITLE | ECTS |
| SCRIPTURE | 26 | |
| (OT/NT) | A minimum of 26 ECTS of elective from the Biblical courses list (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Prophetic Books, Poetic Books, NT Survey I & II, Biblical Book Study) is required. | 26 |
| LANGUAGES AND INTERPRETATION | 5 | |
| HE101 | Engaging Scripture: Practical Tools for Biblical Reading | 5 |
| THEOLOGY AND TRADITION | 10 | |
| (CH/ST) | A minimum of 10 ECTS of elective from the Church History and Systematic Theology series is required. | 10 |
| MINISTRIES AND PRACTICE | 35 | |
| PA102 | Homiletics I | 5 |
| PA304 | Pastoral Theology & Ministry | 5 |
| PA3051 | Pastoral Care and Counselling | 5 |
| PA309 | Christian Education | 5 |
| PA310 | *Ministry to the Teens | 5 |
| PA314 | *Marriage and Family | 5 |
| Note | Select one of the two courses above (*). | |
| PA316 | Missiology | 5 |
| PA335 | Church Organization and Administration | 5 |
| FORMATION AND PRACTICUM | 9 | |
| LI101 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| LI113–116 | Formation Group I–IV | Complete |
| PC100 | Educational Practicum | 3 |
| PC141–143 | Internship I–III | 1 each course |
| ELECTIVES AND OTHERS | 18 | |
| TH103 | Academic Writing and Research Methodology | 2 |
| Electives | 16 |
