Level 1 Course

Purpose

To equip Christians for discipleship and crisis counseling.

Mission

To teach and demonstrate the Nouthetic  approach to counseling Biblically, theologically and practically.

•  Biblical Foundations —Heart Issues

• History of Counseling Philosophy

• Goal and Elements of Biblical Counseling

• The Nouthetic Counseling Model

• Interpersonal Communication

• Self-love, Self-esteem or Self-worship?

• Spousal Roles, Relationships and Intimacy

• Parental Attitudes and Goals

• Child Rearing and Discipline

• Anger, Fear, Worry,  Depression & Guilt

• Self-Control, Breaking Life-Dominating Sins

The Nouthetic approach to Biblical Counseling is modeled through viewing and discussing 10 hours of video taped counseling sessions, Q & A , and working through case studies.

Level 2 Course

Not being offered Spring 2008. May be offered Fall 2008.

Purpose

To develop simple but profound models for Christian growth.

Mission

To examine what Scripture teaches about both our hearts (the root) and our behavior (the fruit), and how we are to repent, believe and obey Christ in life changing ways, and help others do the same.

Note:   Completion of a NANC approved Level 1
(Track 1) course is a prerequisite.

• A Christ-Centered Counseling

• Using the Bible in Counseling
   - Genre, Text and Life Issues

• Conceptual Models for Christian Growth & Change

• A People-Wise Counseling

• Exposing Counterfeit Spiritualities in Counseling

NANC Certification