The Metta Center
- Master of Pastoral Counseling (M.P.C.)
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
This relationship allows a student to complete partial coursework requirements for the D.Min. degree or the M.P.C. degree at The Metta Center. The Metta Center is an educational institution rooted in the Perennial Tradition which provides specialized training in spiritual companionship. This includes customized certificate completion training in spiritual direction and Grief Companion Training for caring professionals.
Master of Pastoral Counseling
The academic requirements for the MPC through the Metta Center are:
- Completion of the Grief Companionship Training program
- 2 units of GTF study from the Pastoral Care and Counseling curriculum
- 3 units of GTF study from any subject area
- Research Methodology and exit project
Applicants should meet GTF prerequisites for admission to the M.P.C. degree: bachelor’s degree plus 5 years involvement in a faith community/ministry.
Doctor of Ministry
The academic requirements for the DMin through the Metta Center are:
- Completion of the Grief Companionship Training program
- 7 units of GTF study from any subject area
- Research Methodology and doctoral project
Applicants should meet GTF prerequisites for admission to the D.Min. degree:
master’s degree plus 5 years involvement in a faith community/ministry
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Tuition
- Master of Pastoral Counseling (M.P.C.) $16,220
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) $19,900
Tuition reflects administrative degree program costs charged by the GTF. Program costs charged by the PRIME institution are separate and additional and must be paid directly to the PRIME institution.
Please contact the Bursar of the Graduate Theological Foundation for information about tuition for this degree.
Please contact the PRIME institution for information about program costs.
Please see the tuition section of the D.Min. and M.P.C. program description pages for information regarding tuition policies and payment schedules.