Phd - Doctor Of Philosophy In Human Relationships: Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy

The PhD in Human Relationships builds on your professional experience in the fields of pastoral leadership, and spiritual care and psychotherapy through advanced scholarship and a dissertation. You will be well prepared to make contributions in fields such as ministry, psychotherapy, spiritual care, and higher education. For our PhD in Human Relationships program, you choose to focus in one of two fields: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, or Pastoral Leadership. PROGRAM DETAILS The Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy field is intended to build upon existing competencies in spiritual care and psychotherapy, and related disciplines. In this field, you will undertake advanced studies and training in the theoretical and theological foundations of spiritual care and psychotherapy. You will also have the opportunity to expand your experience with a post-practicum clinical education in the practice of individual, couple and family therapy or spiritual care. The program elements and courses will support your progress toward the final completion of a PhD dissertation. The student’s dissertation makes a significant contribution to the existing knowledge in the field of spiritual care and psychotherapy. CAREERS registered psychotherapist university or college professor hospital or high school chaplain social service worker addictions counsellor certified play therapist mental health worker