MTh in Practical Theology:
Clinical Pastorate & MTh
in Practical Theology: Clinical Pastorate – HIV Ministry
and Counselling
The MTh Clinical Pastorate and the MTh HIV/AIDS are hosted
by the Faculty of Theology and deals with a combination of
Psychology and Theology. The courses integrate pastoral
theory (Theology) and practice (clinical setting) and thus
aim at fostering an interdisciplinary approach between pastoral
care and counselling and the discipline of psychology/psychiatry.
Through exposure to different clinical settings and practical
work under supervision, students develop counselling and listening
skills and a pastoral sensitivity in care and counselling.
The courses include academic as well as clinical work, structured
supervision, oral and written exams, verbatims, assignments,
and case studies.
With the MTh in Practical
Theology: Clinical Pastorate the emphasis
is on counselling within different settings, with the main
focus on suffering (theodicy), different kinds of crises,
spirituality and the human quest for meaning, and hospital
care. Internships are done at government hospitals and
institutions. The purpose of the programme is to integrate
pastoral theology with praxis theory.
The MTh in Practical Theology:
Clinical Pastorate – HIV Ministry and Counselling differs
from the general course as it includes a research thesis and
as internships are done at government clinics and hospitals
dealing specifically with HIV/AIDS. The MTh HIV/AIDS is one
of the newest courses offered by the Faculty of Theology and
was born out of a growing need to equip students with a skills
set relevant to the needs of our context – specifically when
considering the massive HIV/AIDS pandemic that has become
a global challenge.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have a:
- four-year BTh degree; OR
- three-year BTh degree with a Honours degree; OR
- any three-year degree with a Honours degree in Psychology;
OR
any professional four-year degree with the focus on therapy/healing,
as is found in the medical/ para-medical field (for
example social work/ physiotherapy/ occupational therapy/
speech therapy/ audio therapy/ medicine)
Duration of Programme
- One year full-time OR
- at least two years part-time
- Both courses start on the 5th of January 2009
and run until the 30th of November 2009.
Applications
Applications close 31
August 2008 and no late or incomplete applications
will be accepted. Applicants who make the short list will
be notified in the week of 1-5 September 2008.
Final individual interviews will be done on 8-12 September
2008 at the Theological Faculty in Stellenbosch.
Successful applicants will be notified in the week of 15-19
September 2008.
Application forms are available at http://academic.sun.ac.za/theology/programmes.htm
or at the secretary of the Theological Faculty.
Completed application forms can be:
- handed in at the secretary of the Theological Faculty,
- OR posted to E. le Roux
Faculty of Theology
Stellenbosch University
171 Dorp Street
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602
*** posted applications must reach the Faculty at no
later than 31 August 2008 in order to be considered***
OR faxed to +27 (0)21 808 3251.
More information
For more information regarding fees and payment options,
see section 3 of the yearbook at http://www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/
For more information regarding the modular content of the
course see section 9 of the yearbook at http://www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/
For any further enquiries, contact Lisa le Roux at eleroux@sun.ac.za |
