Biblical Counselling Level 1

Foundation in Biblical Counselling

Course Overview

Duration

1 year

Certification

Certificate in Biblical Counselling Level 1

This foundational course introduces students to the core principles of biblical counselling, providing a solid grounding in Scripture-based guidance and pastoral care.

Course Modules

BAB001: Introduction to the Bible

  • The Bible - God's Revelation to Man
  • Trustworthiness of the Scripture
  • The Pentateuch
  • Judges Kings and Wisdom Literature
  • The Prophets Exile
  • The Gospels of Jesus Christ
  • Acts Paul and the General Epistles
  • The Authority and Canon of Scripture

BAT024: Introduction to Theology

  • Definitions
  • An Outline of Theology
  • Sources and Methods
  • Main Divisions of Theology
  • Essential Christian Doctrines
  • Major Confessions
  • Creeds Catechisms and Confessions
  • Brief History of Christianity

BAT324: Biblical Ethics

  • Foundations
  • Different Views of Christian Ethics
  • The Implications of Jesus' Resurrection
  • Our Relationship with God
  • Discussions about the Ten Commandments

BAM311A: Pastoral Counselling Foundations

  • The Counsellor's Life
  • The Portrait of a Counsellor
  • Biblical Qualifications of a Counsellor
  • Spiritual World
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Grief
  • Suicide
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Anger
  • Forgiveness
  • Addictions
  • Perfectionism

BAM311B: Pastoral Counselling Practices

  • A Portrait of the Pastor/Counsellor
  • The Call to Pastoral Ministry
  • The Pastor/Counsellor's Godliness
  • The Pastor/Counsellor's Priorities
  • The Pastor/Counsellor's Prayer Life
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral Practice
  • Pastoral/Counselling Sorrows & Joys

BAT021: The Doctrine of Scripture

  • General and Special Revelation
  • The Inspiration of Scripture
  • The Story of Scripture
  • The Reliability of Biblical Manuscripts
  • The Inerrancy of Scripture
  • The Perfections of Scripture
  • The Canon and the Apocrypha
  • Questionable Theology

BAM416: Pastoral Theological Counselling

  • The Need for Pastoral Counselling
  • Theological Principles
  • Problems in Pastoral Counselling

PB01: Christian Counselling

(Prescribed Book: Collins)

  • Prominent Issues
  • Developmental Issues
  • Interpersonal Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Control Issues

PB02: Where is God When it Hurts?

(Prescribed Book: Yancey)

  • Why is There Such a Thing as Pain?
  • How People Respond to Suffering
  • Coping with Pain & Suffering
  • Faith & Suffering
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