Course 2: The Practice of Biblical Counselling

The purpose of Course 2  is to equip students to apply the Biblical Counselling model acquired in Course 1 to practical counselling situations.

Outcomes:
On completion of Course 2 students will demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of the Biblical Counselling model; principles of Scripture usage; cooperation with and referral to other helping professionals; counselling ethics (e.g. confidentiality; transparency); a legal framework for counsellors
2. Skills in the functional application of the Counselling Model in one-on-one counselling; application of Biblical truths in problem situations; prayer; telephonic communication; written/ email counselling; report writing; documenting counselling sessions.
3. Attitude / values: Attributes of character like humility, love, perseverance and spiritual maturity.

Admission Requirement: Completion of the ABCE Counselling Course 1.

Number of students per group: Minimum 10; maximum 20.

Duration of course: Eleven months (January till November)

Dates:  Saturdays: 14 Jan (1); 11 Feb (2); 25 Feb (3); 10 Mar (4); 14 Apr (5); 05 May (6); 19 May (7); 09 Jun (8); 16 Jun (9); 21 Jul (10); 28 Jul (11); 18 Aug (12); 25 Aug (13); 08 Sep (14); 15 Sep (15); 13 Oct (16)

Contact sessions:  08:00 to 15:00.

Methodology: Dealing with counselling and group reflection; class and home counselling assignments; peer assessment; class discussion of prescribed work; telephone and written / email counselling; learning journal.

Prescribed Reading:

• ABCE Biblical Counselling Course 1. Randburg : ABCE.
• Powlison, D. 2000. Seeing With New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition through the Lens of Scripture. Phillipsburg : PR Publishing
• Tripp, P.D. 2002. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands. Phillipsburg : P & R.

Order at: AUGUSTINE BOOKROOM e-mail: augustinebookroom@telkomsa.net Tel: 012 993 4606

Venue: Town conveniently situated for most students.

Study leaders: Dr. Vorster Combrink.

Cost: R6000.00. A deposit of R1000.00 must accompany the enrolment form.

Registration: At ABCE Office from November
                          Tel: 011 886 7414 email: abbo@global.co.za