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FAQs about the Pastoral Counseling profession
1. How does “pastoral counseling” differ from “counseling” Answer
2. How is a pastoral counselor trained differently than a social worker or psychotherapist? Answer
3. What is the difference between a pastoral counselor and a biblical counselor? Spiritual director? Christian counselor? Answer
4. Can pastoral counselors become Licensed Professional Counselors? Answer
5. What type of person becomes a pastoral counselor? Answer
6. Is pastoral counseling a form of ministry? Answer
7. Do pastoral counselors preach to their clients? Answer
8. Do pastoral counselors see clients from faith traditions other than their own? Answer
9. Do pastoral counselors work with families or only with individuals? Answer
10. Where do pastoral counselors work? Answer

                                   
FAQs about the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling at Moravian Seminary
1. How long does it take to complete the MAPC program at Moravian Seminary? Answer
2.What are the prerequisites to entering the MAPC program at Moravian?Answer
3. Is there a clinical component to the MAPC program?Answer
4. How do I find a clinical placement while at Moravian?Answer
5.Is a master’s thesis an academic requirement of the MAPC program?Answer
6. How can I get connected with other pastoral counselors to find out more about the profession, career opportunities, and licensure?Answer
7.I will be taking classes while I am still working full-time, how flexible is the program at Moravian?
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8.Do I need further training after the MAPC at Moravian to become licensed in the state of Pennsylvania?Answer
9.Do the 600+ clinical hours of experience I get in the MAPC program count toward the required hours of supervised counseling needed for state licensure as a LPC?Answer
10. Is there an active MAPC alumni network at Moravian Seminary?Answer

 

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