Vocational training

Pastoral Psychology Expert

Program details

Have you ever wanted to help someone in their mental difficulty, but you felt helpless? Have you ever wanted to support someone with their problem, but you felt incompetent? At PTF, you learn how to stand with others based on the truths of the Bible and the teachings and example of Jesus. Develop under the mentorship of authoritative and practicing ‎pastoral care workers in a sincere and inspiring atmosphere‎. You are welcome at our pastoral psychology programmes so that ‎you can help those in need.‎

state-recognized higher education

free of charge: HUF 150,000 / semester

4 semesters

You will learn:

During the Pastoral Psychology Specialist Training:

you will become capable of the Gospel-centred examination and evaluation of the psychological visions of man,

he Gospel-centred assessment of communication, family systems, stress-generated burnout and anxiety, as well as the anxiety, ‎depression and grief that emerges before the background of fear,‎

you will learn the methodology of the bibliodrama,

you will be able to the Gospel-centered assessment of the methodology of strategic planning, of the SWOT analysis, of the basic knowledge of the psychology of leadership, and of the transmission of motivation ‎and vision.

The course is available in part-time format.

Interested in training, but would have trouble paying the cost? We provide an opportunity to pay in installments and see the possibility of a training scholarship!

Application requirements

A person who holds a bachelor’s degree (or a previous bachelor’s degree) in one of the following fields of study: humanities, teacher training and bachelor’s degree in social work may be admitted to specialist training in pastoral psychology. Applicants from other training areas can be admitted if they have a congregational leaders’ ‎recommendation as church workers, or church practice, or healthcare practice as volunteers. The decision on admission is based on an interview‎. Application fee to be paid at the same time as the application is submitted: HUF 4,000