POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
Program at a Glance
- Program type: Post Graduate Certificate with 60 credits
- Degree: Post Graduate Certificate (PGCC)
- Standard Period of Study: 1 semester (6 months)
- Mode of Attendance: Part Time/ Blended
- Intakes: January and August
- Language of Instruction and Examinations: English
Program Aim and Rationale
The Postgraduate Certificate in Christian Counselling equips students with specialized skills to integrate Christian faith with therapeutic practices in addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. It provides a strong foundation in counselling techniques, psychological theories, and pastoral care within a Christian framework. The program prepares graduates for roles in pastoral and church-based counselling, as well as private practice. It emphasizes ethical, cultural, and theological dimensions of counselling. Students are trained to offer holistic care that respects clients' spiritual beliefs. At the same time, it upholds professional counselling standards. Ultimately, the program forms practitioners who can provide balanced spiritual and psychological support.
Career Opportunities
- Church-based Christian counsellors
- Pastoral care assistants in churches and Christian ministries
- Counsellors in faith-based NGOs and community organizations
- Marriage and family support facilitators
- Crisis counselling and trauma support workers
- Conflict resolution and mediation facilitators within churches and organizations
- Ministry leaders responsible for care and discipleship programs
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Post Graduate Certificate in Christian Counselling must:
- Have any bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent qualification if the studies were done outside Rwanda.
- Pass the English Proficiency Test
- Applicants with academic qualifications obtained outside Rwanda must submit notarized copies of equivalency documents issued by the Higher Education Council (HEC) through http://irembo.gov.rw/
Mode of Study
Programs are offered through flexible learning options:
- Blended and Part-time learning opportunities (MATh, PGD, PGCC)
These flexible study options support access to theological education for ministers, church leaders, and professionals across different contexts.
Application Procedure
Applicants should:
- Complete the application form available on the College website: https://mis.act.ac.rw/apply
- Attach notarized academic documents or their Equivalences
- Submit the non-refundable application fee as indicated and Payment Proof
- National ID/Passport (International Applicants)
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Fitness Report (Students)
- 1 Passport Photo (Studio Taken)
- Church / Workplace Recommendation Letter
- Pass the English Proficiency Test as a requirement for Admission and graduation
Important Information
- Only complete applications with supporting documentation will be considered.
- Submission of false information may lead to automatic disqualification.
- International applicants must submit the notarized academic equivalency documentation where applicable.
- Africa College of Theology reserves the right to review admissions decisions.
Application
Application for Post Graduate Certificate in Christian Counselling is currently open.
Bank Account Details
- Account Name: ACT - LOCAL OPERATIONS
- Account Number: 00049-07776170-60
- Bank: Bank of Kigali (BK)