The nine-month diploma course in Family Apostolate and Marriage Counselling is open to laity, religious, and priests alike. Its primary objective is to delve deep into the study of family dynamics from theological, doctrinal, pastoral, and psychological viewpoints. The curriculum encompasses marriage counselling and guidance, equipping participants with the skills to assist families in overcoming challenges, fostering robust relationships, and nurturing spiritual growth. This course is affiliated to St. John Paul Institute, CANA, Changanacherry, India. After having done Diploma course, those who wish to do Masters in Family Apostolate and Marriage can do it in St. John Paul Institute.
| Theology of Marriage |
| Theology of Body |
| Canon Law and Marriage |
| Moral Theology |
| Bioethics |
| Contemporary Family Issues |
| Marriage and Family in OT&NT |
| Marriage and Sexuality |
| Magisterial teachings on Marriage and Family |
| Family Apostolate |
| Natural Family Planning |
| General Psychology |
| Theories of Personality |
| Developmental Psychology |
| Social Psychology |
| Psychopathology |
| Adolescent Psychology |
| Male-Female Psychology |
| Basic skills in counselling |
| Models of Counselling & Psychotherapy |
| Practical sessions of counselling |
| Pre-marital counselling |
| Alcoholic counselling |
| Spiritual counselling |
| Family Therapy |
| Couples Therapy |
| Family & Parenting Psychology |
| Transactional analysis |
| Enneagram |
| Elders’ ministry |
| Scientific writing |
| Thesis |