COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course proposes to help the student discover the basic concepts of Christian Counseling and increase skill and competence in counseling situations.
Rationale
Ministry requires knowledge of human needs and how to assist the hurting. It is a vital part of Pastoral ministry.
Prerequisites: Every Student is required to take the Course Module on “Introduction to Psychology” at their own pace during this semester, in addition to the modules of Course CC201.
Course Features
- Lectures 22
- Quiz 0
- Duration 6 Weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 9
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 22 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
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- Section 13
- Week 1Module 1 deals with general theories of Christian counseling, the process of integration of psychology and theology, primary schools of secular as well as Christian counseling, what the Scriptures say about the counseling ministry, family life cycle development and how this affects all people, as well as other areas of importance. Before beginning this module, read through the Introductory section on “Counseling and the Church”, in the prescribed text.3
- Week 2This module presents the two primary views of Personality Development: Nature versus Nurture. Also examined are Temperament Theory, Personality Theory, and specific Counseling Theories.3
- Week 3In this Module the focus will be on the Process of Christian Counseling. The Characteristics of Divine Personality, the Work of the Holy Spirit, and Models of Biblical Counseling are explored and expanded on in this module.3
- Week 4Module 4 presents technical aspects of a counseling ministry. It will include common problems encountered during counseling, principles of psychological assessment or how to determine what the needs of human beings are. It will guide the reader, step by step, to discover what people feel and what to do once they tell you how they feel. Included also will be principles of communication in counseling.3
- Week 5In this module, the areas to be covered will include areas of special consideration such as dealing with individuals, groups and families, various techniques of counseling, marriage and family counseling issues, as well as how to assist adolescents and children, cross-cultural perspectives in counseling, group counseling, and issues relating to healing, inner healing, depression, sexuality issues, child abuse and demonology.3
- Week 6This module focuses on the importance of legal considerations and ministerial ethics in counseling, having knowledge of when and how to make effective referrals and how to develop a more effective counseling ministry for yourself will be presented. Also, you will find a glossary of terms and a bibliography of helpful books at the end of this book.3
- Summary1
