Develop and enhance your knowledge and skills for counseling in a pastoral or Christian setting. Learn the foundations of human behavior, social influences, and cultural dynamics as you prepare for pastoral counseling with groups and individuals.
The Certificate in Christian Counseling comes in three levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced). Each level comprises of a "core" series of 4 courses and a series of 2 elective courses for a total of 18 courses. Courses in a level are typically offered over an eight-week period, in two-hour sessions. They are offered online or at a number of satellite campuses for your convenience. The Certificate will be awarded upon completion of requirements of any of the levels.
Level 1: Foundational
Ministry Core
CTCM 001 Survey of the Bible (3 credits)
CTCM 002 Spiritual Formation (3 credits)
CTCM 003 Christian Ethics (3 credits)
CTCM 004 The Doctrine of Christ (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPC 001 Introduction to Counseling (3 credits)
CTPC 002 Contemporary Issues in Counseling (3 credits)
Level 2: Intermediate
Ministry Core
CTCM 006 Christianity & Other World Religions (3 credits)
CTCM 006 Discipleship (3 credits)
CTCM 007 Apologetics (3 credits)
CTCM 008 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPC 003 Introduction to Premarital Counseling (3 credits)
CTPC 004 Pastoral Approach to Counseling (3 credits)
Level 3: Advanced
Ministry Core
CTCM 009 The Authority of the Believer (3 credits)
CTCM 010 Ministry Gifts (3 credits)
CTCM 011 Leading through Social Media (3 credits)
CTCM 012 The Doctrine of God (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPC 005 Christian Counseling (3 credits)
CTPC 006 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
Other Information
Duration of Programme:8 Weeks
Entry Requirement:Must be a dedicate member of a church
