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The Post-Masters Certificate in Spiritual Care is designed to provide those who have already attained a Master’s degree in theological, biblical or ministerial studies with the academic knowledge, professional competencies and necessary credentials for ministry employment as a chaplain or spiritual care practitioner. There are a wide range of venues open to chaplains, including health services, corrections, police and emergency service agencies, military chaplaincy, and spiritual care roles in the professional marketplace. The program also augments crisis-care skills and capacity to work effectively in multi-faith environments for individuals engaged in pastoral ministry, work in parachurch agencies, and general Christian service.
*This certificate is granted conjointly by Trinity Western University and the seminary in which the student is enrolled.
CHP 630 - Biblical & Theological Foundations for Spiritual & Emotional Care
CHP 631 - Foundational Theory & Practice of Spiritual Care
CHP 540 - Pastoral Care for Grief, Dying and Loss
CHP 611 - Ministry in Multi-Faith Environments
MFT 552 - Theories of MFT
CHP 700 - Chaplaincy Practicum / CPE
Choose two of the following courses:
CHP ___ - Chaplaincy Elective
CHP 650 - Pastoral Crisis Response
PTH 605 - Pastoral Counselling
THS 648 - Theological Issues in Counselling
MFT 661 - Group Counselling
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care is the provision of spiritual care through varied forms of caring ministry to people beyond the walls of the church.
ACTS Seminaries welcomes applicants who confess faith in Jesus, are members in or connected with a local church, and possess a desire for academic and spiritual growth within the ACTS Seminaries community. A graduate theological degree from an accredited university or college is the standard academic prerequisite.
Step 1 - choose your degree program
Step 2 - fill out the online application form
Step 3 - submit your references and transcripts
The seminaries that constitute the Associated Canadian Theological Schools admit qualified women and men of any race, nationality or ethnic origin. Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. ACTS may consider applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements, provided they can demonstrate the ability to succeed at the graduate level.
Graduate Diploma - Christian Studies
An introduction to biblical studies, theology and personal ministry formation.
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Deepen your overall understanding of the scriptures, theology, personal spiritual formation and ministry skills to live out the gospel in all areas of life.
Master of Arts - Christian Studies (Mandarin) 基督教研究文学硕士
Raising a new generation of Chinese Christian leaders, educators and cultural missionaries.
Master of Arts - Christian Leadership
Deepen your overall understanding of the scriptures, theology, personal spiritual formation and ministry skills to live out the gospel in all areas of life.
Master of Arts - Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Deepen your overall understanding of the scriptures, theology, personal spiritual formation and ministry skills to live out the gospel in all areas of life.
Master of Divinity
The best option for those who are called to full time ministry.
Master of Arts in Linguistics and Translation
Trains you in the techniques of applied linguistics and interpretation of biblical texts for effective cross-cultural communication and ministry.
Master of Theological Studies
Equips you with expanded knowledge in a biblical or theological specialization for academic ministry or doctoral studies.
Master of Theology
Designed for those who have already completed a graduate theological degree and want to deepen their knowledge and mastery of a specific area of biblical or theological studies.
Post-Masters Certificate in Spiritual Care
Prepares those who have already attained a Master’s degrees with the knowledge, professional competencies and necessary credentials for ministry employment as a chaplain or spiritual care practitioner.
Doctor of Ministry
A professional degree that will enhance your ministry practice by providing mentored reflection on God and the scriptures as the foundation of your ministry.
Graduate Diploma - Christian Worldview Studies (Korean)
Equips Christian leaders with a Christian worldview, so that they may become Christ-like servants and sacrificial leaders.
Master of Arts - Christian Worldview Studies (Korean)
For Korean-speaking professionals seeking to integrate faith with science, family, life and social issues.
Master of Divinity - Worldview and Peace Studies (Korean)
Prepares you with integrated knowledge of theology, history, worldview, and peace studies for ministry in the current Korean context, including that of Korean diaspora.
Master of Arts - Global Christian Leadership (Korean)
Provides intercultural leadership and ministry training in the Korean language.
Master of Divinity - Global Christian Leadership (Korean)
Prepares you to provide intercultural leadership for congregations and Christian agencies being affected by globalization and cultural change.
Master of Divinity (Mandarin) 道学硕士
Training pastors in their native language, with the knowledge, formation and skills they need to succeed in their specific context.
Graduate Certificates (Mandarin) （基础神学）证书课程
圣经基础证书
神学基础证书
教牧基础证书
Graduate Certificates
- Biblical Foundations
- Christian Foundations
- Ministry Foundations
- Christian Leadership