A course to equip those who feel called to reach out to broken, hurting people. As the entry course into degrees in the College/Faculty of Counseling and Health Care, it establishes the foundation stones for a biblical counseling ministry, especially within YWAM and the missions community. These foundation stones include a commitment to reach the lost; recognition that ministry involves the individual, the family and the community; the Divine Plumbline counseling model; and revelation as a key to change. In addition, each course may address specific counseling models or tools and specific counseling issues that are considered relevant to a particular target field or ministry.
Students in this course will undertake an individualized programme of study in a specialized area in the field of counseling. Activities can include, but are not limited to, reading, research studies, practicum activities in the area of interest, seminar attendance, and presentations, reports, surveys and research papers. A final summary paper will be required, as well as a minimum of 50 hours of work per credit. Residency at a particular location or full time participation are not required. Students begin this course by submitting a study proposal to the Academic Advisor, or to a course supervisor recommended by the Academic Advisor. Programmes for more than two credits need to include some component of practicum.
Students in this course will undertake an individualized programme of study in a specialized area in the field of counseling. Activities can include, but are not limited to, reading, research studies, practicum activities in the area of interest, seminar attendance, and presentations, reports, surveys and research papers. A final summary paper will be required, as well as a minimum of 50 hours of work per credit. Residency at a particular location or full time participation are not required. Students begin this course by submitting a study proposal to the Academic Advisor, or to a course supervisor recommended by the Academic Advisor. Programmes for more than two credits need to include some component of practicum.