The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA (Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 6, as a Higher Education Programme.
Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools are considered bridges between faiths and cultures in the contemporary context. Those involved in this mission must be well prepared to effectively share the joy of the Gospel and its values within schools in today’s pluralistic society. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to enhance effective Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools. It assists participants in developing a range of essential skills for this ministry, including reflective, analytical, critical, and synthetic thinking, as well as leadership, collaboration, interpersonal communication, listening, planning, and implementation.
In this module, participants will be introduced to the concept of Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in schools and will be prepared for this mission. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and learn how Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy can facilitate dialogue between faiths and cultures in our contemporary pluralistic society. We will articulate how to nurture a wholesome attitude towards life, different religions and cultures, and the whole of creation, founded on Gospel values and the teachings of the Church.
Code
Mode of Delivery
Value
PFE6006
In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)
3 ECTS
This module offers participants the opportunity to examine the richness and challenges of a multicultural and multifaith environment within the school community in the context of Pastoral Theology.
In the context of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy, Pastoral Theology enables those involved in this ministry to nurture in their own lives and within the entire school community the truth that:
“The nature of the reign of God is the communion of all human beings between themselves and with God.”
(Pope John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio)
This theme will be discussed through selected Scriptural texts and texts from the teachings of the Church and early Church Fathers.
Code
Mode of Delivery
Value
PFE6007
In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)
3 ECTS
By the end of this module, participants will be able to identify various ways of fostering a relationship with the Transcendent/God through different methods of prayer. Participants will become more familiar with:
The meaning of spirituality
The spiritual development of the young (4-10 yrs.), youth (11-16 yrs.), and adults (18+), keeping in mind contemporary cultures.
How to plan and conduct various spiritual encounters and activities with the young (4-10 yrs.), youth (11-16 yrs.), and adults (18+).
Code
Mode of Delivery
Value
PFE6008
In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)
3 ECTS
The aim of this module is to enable participants to build resources for designing and enriching liturgical and religious celebrations/activities in schools by exploring and adapting artistic expressions, media, and IT resources in the context of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy.
Code
Mode of Delivery
Value
PFE6009
In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)
5 ECTS
This module is divided into three parts:
Part One: One-day seminar – This seminar will enable participants to relate various leadership models and collaboration strategies to Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools.
Part Two: Half-day spiritual retreat – Participants will have time to reflect on their own spiritual journey in the light of selected Biblical texts and spiritual literature.
Part Three: Online reading – Four papers will be presented as online reading. These papers are related to all the modules and will enable participants to reflect on the different ways that Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy is expressed around the world. Participants will be asked to critically analyze and review these articles and use them to evaluate national experiences.
The course will take place once a week on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30pm.
PFE6009 Module 5 – Internalizing and Evaluating Various Perspectives of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools
Date
Time
Venue
June 2025
N/A
N/A
Spiritual Retreat
Date
Time
Venue
21st June 2025
TBA
TBA
This course has one exit certificate option:
Certificate of Achievement
To receive a Certificate of Achievement, the student must:
Attend a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course.
Complete and pass assessments for all modules.
The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA (Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 6, as a Higher Education Programme.
This course contributes towards the Accelerated Progression Scheme for educators as per the Sectoral Agreement signed in 2017.
Get Qualified Students completing the Higher Education Award in Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools can apply for the Get Qualified Scheme, which will enable them to benefit from a tax credit of 70% of the costs incurred (i.e., €245 will be refunded for this course).
Full qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher. Kindly submit a copy of your highest qualification in the application form below.
Proficiency in English and/or Maltese language
Basic digital competencies (able to do research)
Expressed interest in Pastoral Care and/or chaplaincy in state or non-state schools
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be refunded if deemed ineligible for the course.
For courses offered in face-to-face learning and blended learning, it is required that applicants reside in the Maltese islands and use their Maltese address in their application form.
For further information regarding visa requirements, see Identity Malta’s VISA requirements for third-country nationals.
