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Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary

Programme Detail: Fundamentals of Counseling and Psychological Counseling

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Fundamentals of Counseling and Psychological Counseling
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
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Description This course is created for christians of different denominations deeply involved in people work, who don''t have qulifications and enough knowlage in the area of counseling and people help. These is a deep and practical shirt-time training to deepen knowlage and gain practical skills in counseling. Course covers foundational areas related to counseling.
Keywords Christian counseling, pastoral care, brief course in counseling, counseling skills, counseling knowlage, counseling foundations.
Languages Programme Available in Russian; Ukrainian
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Ukraine / Kyyiv
Area of Ministry and Focus Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Personal Life and Holiness / Practical Skills and Fitness; Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost 250 USD
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 1 year
Average hours of study per week 35
Methods of instruction Emphasis during lectures: integrity, wholeness of the minister; case study - analysis of personal blind spots; questionnaires and assignments in the area of personal growth and maturity; requirement of personal therapy before you minister to others.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 30
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 40
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes High school education, pastoral recommendation, minimum of one year of active counselling ministry involvement; not younger than 21; an applicant should be a member of church at least two years.
Other Prerequisites Personal and spiritual maturity, emotional stability, empathy and communication skills.
Qualifications gained Certificate in counseling
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies