This course will be a real eye opener for people wanting to make a difference in other peoples lives, while maintaining a leadership lifestyle close to the Lord. This course will define root problems common to all counseling, define Biblical Counseling, and walk the student through the 7 steps to freedom. Learning how to listen, what is necessary for an organized office, and learning how to compare life lessons with scripture will be highlighted. Also covered will be an overview of becoming an effective Biblical Counselor and the basics for opening a Biblical Counseling office.
Students should be prepared to read from the Bible, and interact with the teacher on a regular basis.This course is self paced, and moves quickly. Upon completion of this course, students can look forward to moving on to intermediate and advanced Biblical Counseling. Certificates will be awarded in all three classes. Students may apply what they learn here and in Biblical Counseling Intermediate and Advanced to actually open an office.
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1.0 CEUs
Course Description
This course will be a real eye opener for people wanting to make a difference in other peoples lives, while maintaining a leadership lifestyle close to the Lord. This course will define root problems common to all counseling, define Biblical Counseling, and walk the student through the 7 steps to freedom. Learning how to listen, what is necessary for an organized office, and learning how to compare life lessons with scripture will be highlighted. Also covered will be an overview of becoming an effective Biblical Counselor and the basics for opening a Biblical Counseling office.
Students should be prepared to read from the Bible, and interact with the teacher on a regular basis.This course is self paced, and moves quickly. Upon completion of this course, students can look forward to moving on to intermediate and advanced Biblical Counseling. Certificates will be awarded in all three classes. Students may apply what they learn here and in Biblical Counseling Intermediate and Advanced to actually open an office.
Beginning Biblical Counseling is a form of psychology where by the Bible is the basis for all outcomes. Spiritual Counseling, also known as Biblical Counseling is different than secular counseling. You will learn the differences between the two, and the opportunity to understand and utilize a Christian basis in problem solving. It addresses the many issues counselors see, and the increase in certain phobias and how to address them from a Christian or Spiritual perspective.
This is a self paced course.Included is the process for taking a hurting client through the seven steps to freedom.
Students will learn the requirements for becoming a Spiritual Counselor, and how to set up an office that will invite prospective clients. In some states, there are no Degree requirements to open a Spiritual Counseling Center. However, each city, town and local government have their own requirements. It is suggested that each student look into the ordinances for their area. In this beginner course, the work is generalized. In the intermediate and advanced courses, students will move forward and learn the requirements to complete their education in Biblical Counseling, how to set up a professional office, and the licensure if any, required for becoming a Biblical Counselor. Students will explore books in the Bible to better guide them in decision making.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).