Pastoral care is a model of emotional, spiritual, social, or religious support that is used by many different faiths. This is an excellent program for those who wish to pursue religious based work and may also be useful for counselors or therapists.

Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.