Pastoral Course
The Pastoral Care Training Course prepares humanities professionals with essential tools for grief counselling, trauma-sensitive support, conflict mediation, and church leadership. It empowers you to shepherd communities wisely, compassionately, and ethically in South African contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical training for compassionate pastoral care in challenging situations. You will master assessment tools, grief support, trauma care for young adults, and conflict resolution. Gain skills in communication, ethics, volunteer management, and programme planning to lead effective congregational ministries.
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Develop skills
- Pastoral assessment: triage emergencies, record visits, and ensure safe referrals.
- Trauma-informed care: assist young adults facing doubt, grief, and PTSD.
- Conflict mediation: create fair processes, guide discussions, and rebuild trust.
- Grief ministry: support bereaved members via rituals, groups, and ongoing care.
- Congregational programming: manage volunteers, vigils, groups, and track outcomes.
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