Pastoral Care Certification
Course curriculum
51 audio lessons across 10 modules · a short quiz at the end of each module. Module 1 opens after purchase; each later module opens when you pass the quiz before it.
- 1Called to CareWhat pastoral care is and is not, the biblical call to care, and the posture of a lay caregiver.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Available as soon as your enrolment is active.
- 2The Ministry of Presence and ListeningThe ministry of presence and attentive listening — hearing people well before speaking.6 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 1 quiz.
- 3Suffering, Feelings and FaithHow suffering, emotions and faith meet, and how to stay with people in hard questions.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 2 quiz.
- 4Prayer, Scripture and Spiritual CareThoughtful, gentle use of prayer and Scripture in caring conversations.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 3 quiz.
- 5Visiting the SickVisiting people who are ill at home, in hospital or in care settings.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 4 quiz.
- 6Grief, Loss and the End of LifeSupporting people through grief, loss and the end of life.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 5 quiz.
- 7Crisis Care and Knowing When to ReferResponding in crisis, recognising the limits of your role and knowing when to refer.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 6 quiz.
- 8Care Across the Seasons of LifeOffering care that fits each season of life, from young families to older age.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 7 quiz.
- 9Boundaries, Ethics and SafeguardingHealthy boundaries, ethical care and safeguarding responsibilities.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 8 quiz.
- 10Sustaining CareSustaining your own capacity to care over the long term.5 lessonsModule quiz
To unlock: Pass the Module 9 quiz.
This certificate recognizes course completion only. It does not confer professional licensure, ordination or an accredited qualification.