Program Requirements:

A. Nine credit hours (3 course) in Pastoral Studies taken from 

PAST 310 

PAST 320 

PAST 330 

PAST 390-395AA-ZZ

B. Nine credit hours (3 courses)or their equivalent in Religious Studies drawn from the following list (Note: cannot be used if used in C0:

RLST 100 

RLST 211 

RLST 227 

RLST 228 

RLST 241 

RLST 275 

RLST 331 

RLST 332 

PAST 340.

C. Three credit hours (1 course) or their equivalent drawn from 

RLST 219 

RLST 245 

RLST 248 

RLST 345 

RLST 349 

RLST 351 

PAST 340 (cannot be used if used in B).

D. Nine credit hours (3 courses) or their equivalent in Psychological Studies drawn from 

PSYC 101 

PSYC 102 

PSYC 210 

PSYC 220 

PSYC 230 

PSYC 325  

PSYC 335

E. Participation in an ongoing integration seminar, convened by the director of the program (a total of 6 hours during the semester enrolled in PAST 310).

F. A non-credit practicum, PAST 400, consisting of 80 hours of practice.

Students entering the program may be given credit for two Religious Studies and two Psychology courses.

Pastoral Studies Courses:

Pastoral Studies 310 Introduction to Pastoral Studies

 An introduction to pastoral studies. It contains segments on the ministries of teaching, preaching, pastoral care, organization and celebration with required seminar.

Pastoral Studies 320 Pastoral Care

An introduction to pastoral care. Topics include: counseling relationships, pastoral counseling in a parish setting and in schools, pastoral counseling for adults and seniors, counseling the anxious and depressed persons, alcoholics, the burnt out, and the grieving.

Pre-Requisites: PAST 310, PSYC 101 or PSYC 102.

Pastoral Studies 330 Foundations of Pastoral Care

 The course aims to foster a theological vision out of which one can minister to others. Topics include working with Scripture, the Church and its mission, and ethical questions. These are approached with an ecumenical sensitivity and outlook.

Pre-Requisites: PAST 310, one 100 level and one 200 level RLST course.

Pastoral Studies 340 Contemporary Spirituality

This course will define the circumference of an adequate Christain spirituality forom: (a) an individual and personal viewpoint: (b) a broader historical focus; and (C) an academic stance that will supply the tools for one's personal critical assessment.

Prerequisite: Permission of Director is required to register.

Pastoral Studies 390-395AA-ZZ: Selected topics in Pastoral Studies

This course will examine selected topics in Pastoral Studies in some detail:.  Topics may include: life-span development and pastoral care, pastoral care in parishes, and pastoral care in schools.

Prerequisite: None

Pastoral Studies 400 Pastoral Studies Practicum

this is a required course for all students. With support from the practicum supervisor, students will become directly involved in pastoral counseling to clients in the community. This practicum is 80 hours in duration, however, the exact days or hours per day will be negotiated between the student and the agency.

Prerequisite: PAST 310 and PAST 320

Application to the Program:

To apply to the Pastoral Studies Certificate Program or for more information, please write or phone:

Director of Pastoral Studies

Campion College

University of Regina

3737 Wascana Parkway

Regina, SK S4S 0A2

(586-4242 or 1-800- 667-7282)

Admission Requirements:

The Applicant should:

A. Be interviewed by the director of the program.

B. Provide, for the director, a written statement of biography explaining his or her interest in and general state of preparedness for the program.

C. Exhibit, for the director, some preparedness for pastoral work such as the completion of a lay-ministries program.

D. Provide, for the director, at least two written references commenting on his or her suitability for pastoral work.

E. Be eligible for admission to the Credit Studies Division of the Centre for Continuing Education --Grade XII or 21 years of age. Previously admitted students will be required to apply for transfer to CCE.