South African Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Certificate in Christian Counselling
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Certificate in Christian Counselling |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | CCC |
| Description | Christians are not exempt from problems and our churches have many people who need counselling. Unfortunately, our pastors are so overloaded with work that they often cannot cover all those who need help. Well-trained lay counsellors are needed and this programme is designed to equip those who feel called into this ministry. Written by Dr Mervin van der Spuy, former head of the Association of Christian Counsellors in SA, this course is the most comprehensive of its kind anywhere. It contains all the theoretical and practical knowledge you will need as a lay counsellor. The training is done from an integrated theology/psychology perspective and equips on a para-professional care giving level. Like all our programmes it is Christ-centred and Biblically based. It includes 72 hours of lectures on CDROM and is worth 120 credits. NB. This course is not designed to equip those who wish to open a professional counselling practice Core Subjects (90 Credits) CCC1150 The Biblical Basis of Christian Counselling 15 credits CCC1200 Human Development and Personal and Spiritual Growth 20 CCC1220 Counselling Skills 22 CCC1211 Psychopathology and demonization 21 CCC1120 Ethical and Legal Issues for Pastoral and Lay Counsellors 12 Electives (30 Credits) will be introduced during 2007 (please consult the Registrar) [Students choose two of the following] CCC1151 Relationships, Marriage and Family 15 CCC1152 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counselling 15 CCC1153 HIV/AIDS Counselling and Care Giving 15 CCC1154 Counselling – Abuse and Domestic Violence 15 CCC1155 Congregational Care and Lay Counselling 15 CCC1156 Addictions and Co-dependency 15 |
| Keywords | counselling Christian biblical cousellors |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Certificate |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | US$1000 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 1 year |
| Average hours of study per week | 10 |
| Methods of instruction | Correspondence |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | None |
| Other Prerequisites | Textbooks required: ??? Tan, S. 1991. Lay Counseling: Equipping Christians for a Helping Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 0-310-52931-x ??? Collins, G. 1988. Christian Counseling - a Comprehensive Guide (Revised Edition). Dallas: Word. ISBN 0-8499-3124-x ??? Meier, Minirth, Wichern & Ratcliff. 1999. Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications. 2nd Ed. Baker Books. ISBN 0-8010-6275-6 |
| Qualifications gained | Certificate in Christian Counselling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Bachelor of Theology |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Council on Higher Education |
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