If you are interested in completing a master’s degree for professional designation as a Christian counsellor, then this programme is for you. The MThC Coursework is a structured programme, meaning that students complete a selection of courses, practicum hours, and a research project. Our objective is to produce graduates who are competent Christian counsellors, equipped for ethical Christian counselling praxis. We aim to facilitate the development of people who have mastered the core skills of communicating, presenting, and practising within the field of Christian counselling.
SATS is pleased to introduce the MTh (Christian Counselling) Coursework programme. The specialisation in Christian counselling started on 1 August, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in order to complete any required bridging work.
General Admission Criteria
Applicants must hold an Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) from an accredited institution.
The Honours degree can be in any field (not necessarily theology).
An above-average achievement at the exit level.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient theological and counselling readiness as outlined below.
1.1. Theological Readiness Requirements
If the honour’s degree is not a theology honours, applicants must complete sufficient bridging study in theology before admission.
This may be done through the HCCL if the student has sufficient Christian counselling studies, or the HCCL (Counselling) if the student has neither counselling nor theology.
1.2. Counselling Readiness Requirements
Applicants must have completed theoretical and practical studies as follows:
96 credits of Christian counselling and coursework including:
Theoretical Foundations of Counselling – minimum of 12 credits.
Psychopathology (including understanding mental health disorders and demonology) – minimum of 12 credits.
Ethics in Christian counselling practice – minimum of 12 credits.
Human Development across the Lifespan – minimum of 12 credits.
Competency in a minimum of three models of Christian counselling (i.e., 5E Model; Biblical Counselling, Logotherapy; Narrative Therapy; Christian CBT; Egan’s Helping Model, other, etc.)
Please note: The institution reserves the right to require additional bridging modules if there are gaps in either theology or counselling preparation. Bridging programmes are available for applicants without sufficient theology and/or Christian counselling.
The M.Th Counselling requires that you earn a minimum of 180 total Credits. This included 5 x 24 Credit Courses and 1 x 60 Credit Practicum and Research Project
Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses1 | ||
| MCC5240 | Skills in Practice | 24 credits |
There are two intakes per year, 1 February, and 1 August, commencing 1 August, 2026.
The first five cohorts’ academic journey is illustrated below:
As with our other programmes, students pay per course. The table below breaks down the programme costs for the first cohort, commencing studies in Semester 2, 2026. (Note that this is only an estimate, and that our fees are adjusted annually in January). Application Fee (once off) and Enrolment Fee (once off) are not included in the table below. Please find these fees on the Pricing page of the website.