12/4 office closed for board & staff retreat
12/24-25 office closed for Christmas
2/8/10 Level 1 class begins at LCC
2/9/10 Level 1 class begins at CCG
2/9/10 Level 2 class begins at CCG
| CLASS # | LESSON |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Biblical Counseling/Discipleship? a. The Need for Biblical CounselinglDiscipleship b. Testimony - former students |
| 2 | Our Greatest Weapons in the Battle for Truth - the Bible, Prayer and our Triune God Interview -Importance of our Resources (Jay Adams, Randy Patten?) |
| 3 | Biblical Communication for All of Us - Dealing with "self" |
| 4 | Anger & Bitterness Fear & Worry |
| 5 | Depression 1 & 2 |
| 6 | Life Dominating Sins 1 & 2 Interview - Dennis Leel/Dwayne Gordon |
| 7 | Guilt & Repentance Forgiveness |
| 8 | Basics on Marriage & Family Husband & Wife Roles |
| 9 | Bible Basics on Parenting 1 & 2 |
| 10 | Presuppositions of Biblical Counseling Counselee Interview |
| 11 | How to Get Started - DVD Session 1 Use Six Elements of Biblical Counseling |
| 12 | A Worldview for "Soul Care" (Biblical Counseling - Discipleship) Interview David A Noble at Summit Ministry |
| CLASS # | LESSON |
|---|---|
| 1 | #1 - God, The Bible, And Counseling – A Theological Pyramid |
| 2 | #2 - How To Grow into Christ-likeness |
| 3 | #3 – Essentials of Biblical Counseling |
| 4 | #4 - Gather/Organize Data |
| 5 | #5 - ID Problem |
| 6 | #6 - Establish Involvement |
| 7 | #7 – Giving Hope You can Count on |
| 8 | #8 – Homework Aimed to Produce Results |
| 9 | #9 – God’s Purpose for Guilt |
| 10 | #10 - Tearing Down Idols of the Heart |
| 11 | #11 – The Role of Counseling in a Discipling Church |
| 12 | #12 –Legal Issues and the Law |
| CLASS # | LESSON |
|---|---|
| 1 | #1 - Secular Theories of Counseling |
| 2 | #2 - Christian Models of Counseling |
| 3 | #3 – Biblical View of Physical Illness |
| 4 | #4 - Crisis Counseling |
| 5 | #5 - Counseling People on Psychotropic Drugs |
| 6 | #6 - Biblical Principles of Sex |
| CLASS # | LESSON |
|---|---|
| 1 | BIBLIOLOGY 1. The Bible is spoken of as "inspired" What does this mean? 2. What is the relationship between infallibility and authority? 3. What is the Bible's authority Olil theological controversies? 4. Compare and contrast the Bible and its authority to general revelation and its authority, 5. Many Christians today speak of continuing revelation. Relate this concept to inspiration and sufficiency of the Scripture. Relate this concept to the issue of miracles, prophecy and tongues |
| 2 | THEOLOGY PROPER 1. State briefly the biblical basis for, and formulate the doctrine of, the Trinity. 2. List and develop five attributes of God and how they relate to the believer's life and counseling. 3. State briefly the biblical basis of, and formulate the doctrine of, God's omniscience. Relate this doctrine to the teaching of "open theism." ANTHROPOLOGY 1. Who and what is man? 2. What role does anthropology play in counseling theory and practice? |
| 3 | CHRISTOLOGY 1. Why did Christ die? 2. He was "tempted in all things as we are" (Heb. 4:15). Discuss and relate to counseling theory and practice. SOTERIOLOGY 1. "justification by faith alone." Discuss the meaning of this phrase. 2. Sanctification is said to be past, present, and future. Discuss, including the idea of "union with Christ. 3. Do Christians persevere? What relationship does this have to counseling? |
| 4 | PNEUMATOLOGY 1. Who or What is the Holy Spirit? 2. What role does this Spirit play in the believer's life and the counseling process? 3. Does the Holy Spirit guide Christians? If so, what means and methods does He use? ECCLESIOLOGY 1. What is the church? 2. What role does the church play in the believer's life and the counseling process? 3. What is the biblical teaching, on women being ordained as officers of the church? 4. What authority, if any, does the church have over individuals and the counseling process? |
| 5 | GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. Are you involved in a larger group, organization, or denomination which disagrees with NANC's Statement of Faith? If so, how do you differ from your larger group? Explain what you are doing to influence your group towards NANC's position. 2. If received as a NANC member, can you unequivocally sign the membership covenant? |
| CLASS # | LESSON |
|---|---|
| 1 | Registration / Class overview |
| 2 | 1. What are the goals of biblical, counseling? 2. Are the Scriptures sufficient for biblical counseling? Explain your position. 3. What are some of the important needs in the first session? 4. Describe how to develop involvement with a counselee. What is the difference between empathy and involvement? Is this difference significant? 5. What is data gathering? Why lis it important? 6. Explain the need for homewolt. Also explain the need for specific, concrete homework in contrast to general, vague homework. |
| 3 | 7. Define guilt biblitally. Is "false guilt" a biblical concept? How do you deal with guilt in the context of counseling? 8. Write a paragraph or two on the problem of eclecticism in counseling and your position in reference to it. 9. Define the concepts of "presentation level" and "perfonnance level:' Use a case history, in which you were the counselor, to show the necessity for moving from the presentation level to the performance level. 10. Define the concept of "preconditioning level." Use a case history, in which you were the counselor, to show the necessity for moving from the performance level to the preconditioning level. 11. Define a "complicating problem." Give a concrete example. 12. Define "halo data" and give some examples of halo data for depression. |
| 4 | 13. Define and describe the importance of language in counseling. Give examples. 14. Explain the significance of Eph. 4:17-25, and similar passages for Biblical counseling. 15. Describe and diagram how depression deVelops and is to be alleviated. 16. Define anger biblically. Describe at least five ways people deal with anger. Describe both sinful and godly ways of dealing with anger. 17. Give some typical assignments for a person who is depressed. Next, do the same for a person who worries. Finally, do the same for a person who is afraid. Don't discuss what you would do in giving assignments; rather give actual assignments as you would write them down for the counselee. 18. Describe how you deal with sin in counseling. Use a case history, in which you were the counselor, to show how you dealt with sin. |
| 5 | 19. Outline a comprehenSive ·counseling program to help a couple develop good communication patterns. 20. Would you work cooperatively with a physician? A psychologist? Justify your answers biblically. 21. Define "total restructuring" Describe how it works, using a case regarding homosexuality as the model. 22. Develop a biblical view of emotions. Use both the Old and New Testaments in your answer. How can emotions be changed biblically? 23. List several reasons for terminating a counseling. case. Answer this for cases terminated because of spiritual change (growth) and spiritual hardening (failure to comply). 24. Is there any place in biblical counseling for casting out demons? In your answer, include your position on demonic activity in the post-apostolic era and the biblical methodoloqy of dealing with it. |
| 6 | 25. What does it mean to minister the Scriptures in counseling? Contrast a "ministry of the word" model and a "professional medical" model. 26. Write a short paragraph on each of the following: healing of the memories, visualization techniques, 12-step and other recovery programs, self-image. In your answer, define and give a biblical analysis of each concept. (Do not guess. Research these concepts.) 27. With which Christian counselors - if any - do you agree? On which points you agree with them and why? Be specific and concrete with names and concepts. Use two or three counselors as examples. 28. Does your church presently practice church discipline? If not, would you be willing to graciously encourage them toward this position? |
| 7 | Class will be held if necessary to complete the NANC Counselors Exam |