MA in Trauma and Restoration
The University of the Nations, College of Counseling, is offering the second cohort Masters Program. This MA in Trauma & Restoration,will start November 14,2022
This MA is designed specifically for those who have been actively active in ministry involving trauma recovery such as counselling, refugee work, crisis intervention, human trafficking ministry and rehabilitation. It is also for those who are engaged in a long-term effort to bring understanding and healing to places and people groups devastated by trauma, fulfilling the Call of Isaiah 61:4
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
This training addresses the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities. The students will also study its effects on the whole person (spirit, soul, and body), on relationships (with God, self, others, and creations) and society.
God's response of relational repair will be studied and implemented throughout the program. The importance of emotional support, capacity building and belonging to a joyful community will hopefully be personally experienced within the MA community.
The students will have the opportunity to dig deeper into their area of passion and calling. Through research, they will discover current approaches and find new keys for restoration of health and wholeness on the topic or people group of their heart (individuals, families and/or communities that have experienced trauma).
Prerequisites
Bible core curriculum course or equivalent with the ability to study and apply scripture.
Be or have been substantially engaged in trauma related ministry.
At least one 300 level counseling course or equivalent.
Long-term vision for multiplication in counseling and trauma related work.
Studies:
We believe that this MA is birthed out of God’s heart for our hurting and traumatized world. We hope and trust this timely program will equip the students with ground-breaking and cutting-edge keys for greater restoration.
In prayer, God gave us a picture of a basket as depicted by the papyrus basket woven for the rescue of Moses. We felt this represents God’s desire to build a relational community which brings protection, encouragement, support, and nurture to the fragile, devastated, vulnerable and traumatized parts of our lives. Some of the principles for restoration embedded in this basket will continue to be woven into the building of this program.
COllege of Counseling Academic Advisor and MA leader - Sylvie Boley
More info : www.uofn.edu
