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CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Christian Counselling, its functions, and modes of operation. It explores the meaning, importance, and ethics of Christian Counselling, emphasizing the qualities of a Christian counsellor and the therapeutic process. The course also addresses the origins of problems, their physical and remote causes, and the need for self-reliance. Students will learn to provide attention, value discussion, and accept the counsellee, preparing them to understand and address social needs through Christian Counselling.

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30h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Christian CounsellingEthicsTherapeutic ProcessCounsellor QualitiesSelf-Reliance

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Counselling

2

Importance of Counselling

3

Ethics of Counselling

4

Qualities of a Counsellor

5

Therapeutic Process

6

Origins of Problems

7

Self-Reliance

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Pastoral Counselor

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Christian Counselor

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Social Worker

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Youth Pastor

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Marriage and Family Therapist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Religious OrganizationsCommunity ServicesHealthcareEducational InstitutionsNon-Profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 1: Meaning of Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Define counselling
  • •Discuss its origins and related disciplines
  • •Explain the essence of Christian Counselling
Week
2

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 2: The Importance of Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Relate Maslow's theory to counselling needs
  • •Identify the importance of counselling
  • •Recognize signs indicating the need for counselling
Week
3

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 3: The Counsellor

2 study hours
  • •List and evaluate the qualities of a Christian counsellor
  • •Reflect on personal qualities against the list
Week
4

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 4: The Ethics of Christian Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Understand confidential treatment of information
  • •Learn to handle written information effectively
  • •Avoid using case materials as illustrations
Week
5

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 5: The Counselling Process

2 study hours
  • •Learn to set appointment times
  • •Prepare for counselling interviews
  • •Determine the length of interviews
Week
6

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 1: The Need for Your Best Attention

2 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of undivided attention
  • •Avoid counselling on the move
  • •Discover ways to pick up vital information
Week
7

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 2: The Value of Discussion

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of discussion
  • •Evaluate the role of talking in sifting thoughts
  • •Discuss talking as a release
Week
8

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 3: Accepting the Counsellee

2 study hours
  • •Highlight underlying issues before tackling problems
  • •Proffer answers to comments against counselees
  • •Learn to counsel without blame
Week
9

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 4: Patience in Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Know the danger of jumping to conclusions
  • •Recognize reasons for diversionary moves
  • •Prepare for and learn the need for patience
Week
10

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 5: The Therapeutic Process

2 study hours
  • •Avoid extracting information forcefully
  • •Ensure comfort in discussion
  • •Remain a catalyst for therapy
Week
11

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

2h

Unit 1: Problems and Their Settings

2 study hours
  • •Understand the sources of problems
  • •Search for the influence of people in problems
  • •Know the role of environmental limitations
Week
12

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

2h

Unit 2: Tracing the Origin of Problems

2 study hours
  • •Avoid taking problems at face value
  • •Look for clues to problems
  • •Examine ways of uprooting problems from their source
Week
13

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

2h

Unit 3: Physical Causes of Problems

2 study hours
  • •Know the meaning of neurological impairments
  • •Understand the role of chemical imbalance
  • •Assess the contributions of physical ill-health

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions and key concepts from Unit 1

2

Focus on ethical considerations discussed in Unit 4

3

Create case studies applying therapeutic processes from Module 2

4

Practice identifying problem origins as covered in Module 3

5

Summarize the qualities of an effective Christian counsellor from Unit 3 of Module 1

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