CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 79 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 30 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS261, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS261 · UNIT 1 MEANING OF COUNSELLING
There may appear varying schools of thought on the relationship between psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, mental health, to counselling, but today, all these disciplines are dealing with the need for a sound mental state of mind, and both physical and spiritual well-being, then they are more of partners than competitors.
What you should be able to do
- Define Christian Counselling and its prerequisites
- Evaluate the importance of counselling in various contexts
- Examine the ethics of Christian Counselling
- Assess the value of discussion in the therapeutic process
- Discuss the origins of problems and how they can be tackled
- Evaluate the physical and remote causes of emotional problems
- Discuss the need for self-reliance in counselees
What it prepares you for
- Pastoral Counselor
- Christian Counselor
- Social Worker
- Youth Pastor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Religious Organizations
- Community Services
- Healthcare
- Educational Institutions
- Non-Profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling
Unit 3: Physical Causes of Problems
Requires understanding of complex psychological and physiological interactions and their impact on mental health.
- Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 4: The Ethics of Christian Counselling
Requires a deep understanding of ethical principles and their application in complex and sensitive counselling situations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 1: Meaning of Counselling · 2 hours
Define counselling. Discuss its origins and related disciplines. Explain the essence of Christian Counselling.
- Week 2Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 2: The Importance of Counselling · 2 hours
Relate Maslow's theory to counselling needs. Identify the importance of counselling. Recognize signs indicating the need for counselling.
- Week 3Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 3: The Counsellor · 2 hours
List and evaluate the qualities of a Christian counsellor. Reflect on personal qualities against the list.
- Week 4Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 4: The Ethics of Christian Counselling · 2 hours
Understand confidential treatment of information. Learn to handle written information effectively. Avoid using case materials as illustrations.
- Week 5Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling
Unit 5: The Counselling Process · 2 hours
Learn to set appointment times. Prepare for counselling interviews. Determine the length of interviews.
- Week 6Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor
Unit 1: The Need for Your Best Attention · 2 hours
Understand the importance of undivided attention. Avoid counselling on the move. Discover ways to pick up vital information.
- Week 7Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor
Unit 2: The Value of Discussion · 2 hours
Discuss the importance of discussion. Evaluate the role of talking in sifting thoughts. Discuss talking as a release.
- Week 8Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor
Unit 3: Accepting the Counsellee · 2 hours
Highlight underlying issues before tackling problems. Proffer answers to comments against counselees. Learn to counsel without blame.
- Week 9Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor
Unit 4: Patience in Counselling · 2 hours
Know the danger of jumping to conclusions. Recognize reasons for diversionary moves. Prepare for and learn the need for patience.
- Week 10Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor
Unit 5: The Therapeutic Process · 2 hours
Avoid extracting information forcefully. Ensure comfort in discussion. Remain a catalyst for therapy.
- Week 11Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling
Unit 1: Problems and Their Settings · 2 hours
Understand the sources of problems. Search for the influence of people in problems. Know the role of environmental limitations.
- Week 12Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling
Unit 2: Tracing the Origin of Problems · 2 hours
Avoid taking problems at face value. Look for clues to problems. Examine ways of uprooting problems from their source.
- Week 13Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling
Unit 3: Physical Causes of Problems · 2 hours
Know the meaning of neurological impairments. Understand the role of chemical imbalance. Assess the contributions of physical ill-health.
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions and key concepts from Unit 1
- Focus on ethical considerations discussed in Unit 4
- Create case studies applying therapeutic processes from Module 2
- Practice identifying problem origins as covered in Module 3
- Summarize the qualities of an effective Christian counsellor from Unit 3 of Module 1
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS261 about?
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.
How many units does CRS261 have?
CRS261, CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 79 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS261?
CRS261 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is CRS261 hard?
CRS261 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CRS261 take to study?
About 30 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CRS261 assessed?
CRS261 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CRS261?
Pastoral Counselor, Christian Counselor, Social Worker, Youth Pastor and Marriage and Family Therapist.