Course 1: Biblical Counselling

The purpose of Semester 1 is to equip students to:

• become acquainted with a Biblical model for counselling and to apply it;
• understand the principles / foundations of Biblical Counselling;
• experience growth by applying the principles to their own lives;
• develop an understanding of Biblical counselling through case studies, counselling projects and discussions.

Outcomes:
At the end of the semester students will demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of the following aspects covered in study units:
   • Why is change important?
     Unit 1: Counselling and Being Human
   • How does change take place in a person’s life?
     Unit 2: The dynamics of Biblical change
   • How can I help a person to change?
     Unit 3: Methods of Biblical change
   • What opportunities do I have to help others to change?
     Unit 4: Counselling in everyday life
   • How can I use creativity in counselling?
     Unit 5: Creativity in Counselling
   • Which Biblical perspectives on counselling have been developed in Semester 1?
     Unit 6: Biblical perspectives on counselling
2. Skills that bear testimony to Spiritual gifts for a fruitful ministry in informal counselling of the family, church and community.
3. Attitude / values which display the fruit of the Spirit like humility, love, steadfastness and maturity.

Admission Requirement: Grade 12

Duration of course: Six months (January to June)

Contact sessions:  Year programme 2012

Methodology: Interactive facilitation during contact days; self-study using the Bible, course textbook, learning guide and prescribed reading; written assignments; keeping a learning journal.

Venue: Contact sessions are held at Radio Pulpit, 42 Jacobus Street, Kilner Park, Pretoria – as well as at other centres depending on the number of students at these centres.

Study leaders: Johan Eloff, dr. Vorster Combrink, and others.

Cost: The total cost of Course 1 (Semester 1 + Semester 2) is R6000.00. A deposit of R1000.00 must accompany the enrolment form. This price does not include additional textbooks.

Semester 2: Biblical Counselling - Application

The purpose of Semester 2 is to equip students to:

• apply the Counselling model of Semester 1 to all areas of life;
• evaluate themselves as counsellors in terms of their skills and character.

Outcomes:
At the end of the semester students will demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of the following aspects covered in study units: 
   • Which principles does the Bible give for marriage and family life?
     Unit 1: Biblical principles for marriage and family counselling
   • How can individuals with needs in their marriages be helped?
     Unit 2: Marriage counselling
   • How can I evaluate myself as counsellor?
     Unit 3: Characteristics of a Biblical Counsellor
   • How can persons with depression be supported?
     Unit 4: Depression counselling
   • How can persons with addiction be helped?
     Unit 5: Addiction counselling
   • How can I support people who are suffering?
     Unit 6: Suffering counselling
   • How can those suffering from stress be counselled? 
     Unit 7: Stress counselling
2. Skills provided by the Holy Spirit for the application of the Counselling Model to the areas listed in the Knowledge section.
3. Attitude / values which further display the fruit of the Spirit like humility, love, steadfastness and maturity.

Admission Requirement: Completion of all assignments for Semester 1

Duration of course: Six months (July to December) . Final assessment at the end of the year.

Methodology: Interactive facilitation during contact days; self-study using the Bible, course textbook, learning guide and prescribed reading; written assignments; keeping a learning journal; written final assessment.

Venue: Contact sessions are held at Radio Pulpit, 42 Jacobus Street, Kilner Park, Pretoria – as well as at other centres depending on the number of students at these centres. Final assessment at student’s own home.