Master Of Arts In Christian Counselling (MACC)
(Only available in Chinese Department) 中文部课程Master of Arts in Christian Counselling (MACC)
Full-time: 3 years | Part-time: 7 years
Program Objective:
This program is designed to advance the competency of pastors, church leaders, and Christian professionals in the field of counselling. It aims to integrate advanced theological insights with professional psychological practices, equipping graduates to provide high-level clinical support and leadership in Christian ministry.
Admission Requirements:
1. A baptized church member aged 19 or above, with sound mental health, strong learning ability, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to church ministry.
2. A recognized university degree or equivalent.
| Year 1 Compulsory Matriculation Courses | 36 |
| NT Survey 1 | 3 |
| NT Survey 2 | 3 |
| OT Survey 1 | 3 |
| OT Survey 2 | 3 |
| Theology 1 | 3 |
| Counselling Theories | 3 |
| Counselling Skills | 3 |
| Personal Growth | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Counselling | 3 |
| Human Development | 3 |
| Integration of Spirituality and Counselling Practices* | 3 |
| Non-GPA | 4 |
| Spiritual Discipline and Character Formation 1, 2 | 2 |
| Seminar Research and Writing | 1 |
| FE or Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 MACC Core Courses | 36 |
| Theology 2 | 3 |
| Basic Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| Christian Ethics and Counselling Practices | 3 |
| Group Counselling* | 3 |
| Interpersonal Relationship | 3 |
| Premarital Counselling | 3 |
| Clinical Pastoral Integration | 3 |
| Practicum 1 (70 hours) | 3 |
| Biblical Counselling | 3 |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Multicultural Counselling | 3 |
| Non-GPA | 3 |
| Spiritual Discipline and Character Formation 3, 4 | 2 |
| Seminar 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 MACC Core Courses | 35 |
| Attachment and Parenting | 3 |
| Advanced Counselling | 3 |
| Grief Counselling* | 3 |
| Spiritual Guidance* | 3 |
| Family and Marriage Counselling* | 3 |
| Child and Adolescent Counselling* | 3 |
| Counselling of the Elderly | 3 |
| Research Methodology* | 2 |
| Practicum 2 (65 hours) | 3 |
| Practicum 3 (65 hours) | 3 |
| Long Essay in Counselling (10,500-12,000 words) | 3 |
| Elective in Counselling | 3 |
| Non-GPA | 3 |
| Spiritual Discipline and Character Formation 5, 6 | 2 |
| Seminar 3 | 1 |