Academic Programs Master of Arts in Holistic Health & Pastoral Care

Master of Arts in Holistic Health & Pastoral Care

Health workers, chaplains, and faith-based community ministers

Total Credits
42
Courses
13
Tuition
Tuition-Free
Delivery
Online + Study Centers

An integrative degree at the intersection of faith, healing, and community health. Students explore biblical and theological foundations of wholeness, pastoral counseling, public health principles, and Anglican healing traditions, preparing them for ministry in healthcare, chaplaincy, and faith-based community service.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, ministry, or social sciences field, or equivalent experience
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose describing ministry in health and healing contexts
  • Active involvement in a faith community or healthcare ministry
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Courses

Total: 42 credits — 13 courses

Code Course Title Credits Subject Instructor
Year 1
HPC601 Theology of Health, Healing, and Wholeness 3 Health & Healing Dr Kebede Tefera, PhD
HPC602 Biblical Perspectives on Suffering & Restoration 3 Biblical Studies Archbishop Randall Pike, PhD
HPC603 Introduction to Public & Community Health 3 Health & Healing Dr Kebede Tefera, PhD
HPC604 Pastoral Counseling & Spiritual Care 3 Pastoral Care Bishop Jose Moreno, PhD
HPC605 Research Methods I 3 Research Methods TBA
HPC606 Field Education I 3 Spiritual Formation Dr Kebede Tefera, PhD
Year 2
HPC607 Faith & Mental Health 3 Counseling Bishop Jose Moreno, PhD
HPC608 Holistic Healing in Anglican Tradition 3 Health & Healing TBA
HPC609 Church & Global Health Issues 3 Health & Healing Dr Kebede Tefera, PhD
HPC610 Ethics, Justice, & Human Rights in Health 3 Ethics Bishop Zerai Hagos, PhD
HPC611 Research Methods II & Thesis Seminar 3 Research Methods TBA
Capstone
HPC612 Field Education II 3 Health & Healing Dr Kebede Tefera, PhD
HPC613 Thesis / Applied Project 6 Research Methods TBA
Total 42 credits