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Christian Counselling

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Christian Counselling. It explores the meaning, importance, and ethics of counselling within a Christian context. The course also examines the character of a counsellor, the therapeutic process, and common problems encountered in counselling settings. Students will learn about the origins of problems, the importance of self-reliance, and the counsellor's responsiveness.

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20h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Christian CounsellingEthicsTherapeutic ProcessSelf-RelianceCounsellor Qualities

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Counselling

2

Importance of Counselling

3

Ethics of Counselling

4

Counselling Process

5

Qualities of a Counsellor

6

Therapeutic Techniques

7

Origins of Problems

8

Self-Reliance

Total Topics8 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 assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Pastoral Counselor

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Religious Educator

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Christian Social Worker

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Marriage and Family Therapist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ChurchesReligious OrganizationsCommunity CentersSocial Services

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
  • •Read the introduction to counselling and its historical roots.
  • •Understand the definitions of counselling and related disciplines.
  • •Reflect on 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 hierarchy of needs to the human need for counselling.
  • •Identify the importance of counselling in addressing personal problems.
  • •Recognize the signs indicating a need for counselling.
Week
3

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 3: The Counsellor

2 study hours
  • •Reflect on the qualities of a Christian counsellor.
  • •Consider the importance of Christian principles and prayer in counselling.
  • •Evaluate personal virtues against the qualities of an effective counsellor.
Week
4

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 4: The Ethics of Christian Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Understand the ethical standards essential to counselling.
  • •Learn about the confidential treatment of information and handling written records.
  • •Avoid using case materials as illustrations without consent.
Week
5

Module 1: The Basics of Christian Counselling

2h

Unit 5: The Counselling Process

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to set appointments and prepare for interviews.
  • •Determine the appropriate length of interviews and how to close them effectively.
  • •Understand the importance of keeping records 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 in counselling.
  • •Avoid counselling on the move and seek convenient settings.
  • •Discover ways of picking up vital information from a counselee.
Week
7

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 2: The Value of Discussion

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of discussion in counselling.
  • •Evaluate the role of talking in sifting thoughts and clarifying issues.
  • •Understand talking as a form of release and therapy.
Week
8

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 3: Accepting the Counsellee

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the underlying issues before tackling problems.
  • •Proffer answers to common comments against counselees.
  • •Learn how to counsel with a mind devoid of blame.
Week
9

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 4: Patience in Counselling

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

Module 2: The Character of a Counsellor

2h

Unit 5: The Therapeutic Process

2 study hours
  • •Avoid 'yanking' information out of a counselee.
  • •Ensure comfort and ease in discussion.
  • •Help the counselee discover and follow their unique pattern.
Week
11

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

4h

Unit 1: Problems and Their Settings

2 study hours
  • •Understand the sources of problems and their settings.
  • •Search for the influence of people and environmental limitations.
  • •Identify the context of problems and contributing factors.

Unit 2: Tracing the Origin of Problems

2 study hours
  • •Understand not to take problems at face value.
  • •Learn how to look for clues to problems and their origins.
  • •Examine ways of uprooting problems from their source.
Week
12

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

4h

Unit 3: Physical Causes of Problems

2 study hours
  • •Know the meaning of neurological impairments and their role in problems.
  • •Understand chemical imbalance and its role in human problems.
  • •Assess the contributions of physical ill-health in association with problems.

Unit 4: Motives and Perspectives for Discussion

2 study hours
  • •Learn the power of interview to uncover all the basic causes.
  • •Know how not to be emotionally involved in any case.
  • •Learn the need to insist on learning from the other party involved.
Week
13

Module 3: Addressing the Basic Problems in Counselling

2h

Unit 5: Focusing and Encouraging Self Reliance

2 study hours
  • •Know the need for inner direction in self-reliance.
  • •Understand the role of the counsellor in fostering self-reliance.
  • •Recognize when the counselling process should be concluded.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives to ensure comprehensive understanding.

2

Create detailed summaries of key concepts from each module.

3

Practice applying ethical principles to hypothetical counselling scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the different therapeutic techniques discussed.

5

Develop a strong understanding of the factors contributing to self-reliance.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 on counsellor character.

7

Practice case studies from Units 7-9 weekly.

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