City Vision College
Programme Detail: Counseling in the City
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Counseling in the City |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | 401 |
| Description | This course examines the role and theory of lay counseling as it applies to urban ministry settings. The coursework guides the learner into increased awareness, knowledge, and skill in interacting with multicultural and diverse populations. Counselor attributes, cultural sensitivity, and the concept of contextualized counseling will be explored. This course also focuses on client assessment, and approaches to addressing problems common to distressed urban dwellers seeking counseling. |
| Keywords | inner city, urban, ministry, inner city, theology, strategy, strategies, Bible, Biblical, mission, missions, counseling, Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, African Americans, life, skills, teaching, training, counseling, cultural, diversity, multicultural, ethnic, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable; Caring for People and the World / Relief and Development |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $500 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 8 weeks |
| Average hours of study per week | 15 |
| Methods of instruction | We use a variety of online learning opportunities; audio and video, research papers, on-site learning projects, web-based communication, online examinations, etc. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 80 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 20 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 0 |
| 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 | none |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | 3 college credit hours |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | BA in Missions (urban ministry emphasis) - BS in Addiction Studies |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Distance Education and Training Council |
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