Master of Arts in Applied Theology with specialization in Formative Counseling and Spiritual Accompaniment

Basic Courses (6 units)        

Foundations of Applied Theology I: Basic Realities and Processes (APT101M) – 3 units

Within the framework of the mutual interaction between the Judeo-Christian Tradition and contemporary human experience, the fundamental notions of Revelation and Faith shall be dealt with. The process of “doing theology,” particularly with cultural resources, will be explained and illustrated.

History of Christian Spirituality (APT605M) – 3 units

This course will present a history of the various kinds of Christian Spirituality developments from the time of Jesus Christ to the present.  A formative approach will be used in this course.

Major Courses (18 units)                 

 

Techniques of Formative Counseling and Spiritual Accompaniment (APT604M) – 3 units

Formators learn various techniques in formative counseling and spiritual accompaniment. It seeks to help develop the qualities and skills of an effective co-journey-er and spiritual accompany-er.

Assessment/Testing Tools in Formative Counseling & Spiritual Accompaniment

(APT606M) – 3 units

Formative study of the different assessment tools, including standardized tests in formative counseling and spiritual accompaniment. It equips formators with skills to select, administer, score, interpret, and evaluate the formandee for better accompaniment.

Philosophical & Psychological Foundations of Guidance, Formative Counseling and Spiritual Accompaniment (APT610M) – 3 units

Formators understand the schools of philosophy, psychology, sociology, and spirituality in the practice of formative guidance & counseling and spiritual accompaniment.

Formative Group Process and Counseling (APT612M) – 3 units

Formators understand the different kinds of groups, their purpose, development, dynamics, and learn to facilitate a group formative process and counseling. This exposes them to various theories to become effective formative group facilitators and counselors.

Organization, Administration and Supervision of Guidance & Counseling Services, and Program Development (APT607M) – 3 units

Formators learn to organize, administer and supervise a specific guidance and counselling services and do program development for the counselees and directees.

Personality Theories and Abnormal Psychology (APT623M) – 3 units

Formators study the different personality theories of wellness as well as the characteristics of the different psychopathologies. Formators learn to make concrete plans for better accompaniment.

Cognate/Elective (3 units)                

Formative Career Development and Counseling (APT608M) – 3 units

The Formators learn the different career theories and their application in formative decision-making and discernment.

Practicum (3 units)               

Formative Counseling and Spiritual Accompaniment Practicum (APT914M) – 3 units

Formators accomplish a supervised practicum in formative counseling and spiritual accompaniment.

Non-Course requirement before the Written Comprehensive Exam:

  1. At least five (5) sessions of personal-individual counseling (approximately one hour each) from a reputable counseling center.
  2. At least five (5) sessions of personal spiritual accompaniment.

Oral Comprehensive Exam:

REV601W-Formative Counseling, REV804W-Spirituality, REV901W-Scriptures, and REV902W-Moral Theology