BIBLICAL COUNSELLING COURSES PROSPECTUS

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1 BIBLICAL COUNSELLING COURSES PROSPECTUS 2015

2 Thank you for enquiring about Filadelfia. One only has to read any newspaper and it should become very clear that there is a growing need in South Africa for quality Biblically based pastoral care, counselling and therapy. Your interest in Filadelfia s courses is most probably in response to what the Lord has already laid on your heart: to equip yourself to be His hands and voice, helping His people to deal with serious circumstances, challenges as well as complex intra & interpersonal relationships or simply try to make sense of living in a broken world. Registration is a straightforward process: WELCOME! Complete the registration form. Attach copies of your matric and/or qualifications. Attach proof of payment of the deposit. Scan and mail all of this to us. We will dispatch the study material to you as soon as possible. Part of this will be an administrative manual which will introduce you to your lecturers and also explain what is required of you and when it is due. [email protected] WHY FILADELFIA? Based on the Word of God. We believe that Christ still heals. Dependent on the Holy Spirit. Interdenominational. Filadelfia is a registered ministry. Very affordable fees as well as an interest free payment plan. Relevant training: Our lecturers are in Biblical pastoral practise. All lecturers are current with latest developments and trends in pastoral ministry. Study material is relevant and up to date. Supervised practical assignments. Several models of counselling, care & therapy are explored. Curriculum includes Biblical studies, emotional needs and management, illness, HIV & AIDS, group work, childhood challenges, adolescent challenges, adult challenges, stress, marriage, personality development, pastoral ethics and much more. Student to lecturer ratio of ±20:1. We have been in this ministry for 22 years. A leader in the field of pastoral ministry. Accredited by the Florida Department of Education registered Miami International Seminary ( Part of an international community of ±15000 Theology students. Correspondence format. 2/3 Interactive contact sessions per year where theory is translated into Christian action. Personal touch. Accessible lecturers. Registration outcomes with: Biblical Pastoral Theological Association of South Africa, Council for Counsellors in South Africa, Coaches and Mentors South Africa. Further outcome to private pastoral practise. Examination in your hometown. No hidden graduation fees (other than attending the ceremony itself). Also available in Afrikaans. Strong administrative support. Head office: 7 Mc Farlane street, Paarl, 7620 PO Box 1337, Suider- Paarl, Regional office: 5 Marius street, Bloemfontein 9301 PO Box 34341, Faunasig, Head office: Tel: (land line) (cell/whatsapp) (fax) Regional office: (land line) (fax)

3 WHAT BIBLICAL PASTORAL WORK IS ABOUT By definition, a Biblical pastoral counsellor is one who counsels according to a Christian worldview. He/she will work within a framework that sees all of the realities, challenges and relationships of life in a perspective that is Biblically sound and consistent, and therefore honours God. Therefore, any model or method of counselling that is authentically Biblical, will be framed, designed, and executed in happy submission to the Biblical demand that our lives be lived out entirely for the glory of God. The properly trained Biblical pastoral counsellor should be competent with the following topics, challenges and problem areas: [email protected] Spiritual growth. Relationship with the Father. Relationship with the Son. Relationship with the Spirit. Depression. Inter- personal relationships. Intra- personal relationships. Career guidance. Illness. Anxiety. Fear. Abortions. Anger. Hurt. Emotional abuse. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Pornography. Christ-Centred Biblical Counselling is a grace-based and gospel-centred foundation for all of life, all ministry, and all Biblical counselling. Grief. Stress. Worry. Bitterness. Self- management. Self- development. Retirement. Loneliness. Forgiveness. Self- image. Shame. Guilt. Manipulation. True love. Insecurity. Rejection. And more. Romans 15:4 Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope. (BBE)

4 BACKGROUND Filadelfia started off in 1994 as a support group for ladies suffering from depression and anxiety. The support theme, as opposed to a profit motive has undergirded the further development of Filadelfia into an interdenominational ministry. During the first few years, matters evolved into a number of other operations such as training, additional support groups and private pastoral practises. As a direct consequence of the cumulative personal, intrapersonal and social challenges, stress and trauma in the country, the need was identified train lay pastoral counsellors for service in congregations, organizations as and the community. In 1997, the first 9 students completed a one- year certificate in Biblical Counselling. The Bureau for Continuous Education of Technikon Free State accredited this certificate. Interest in the course quickly grew and a two- year diploma in Biblical Counselling was offered from Discussions with the Faculty of Theology, North- West University (Potchefstroom Campus) began in The university evaluated our material and found it to be of a degree standard. In January 2005, a cooperative agreement was signed, which resulted in Filadelfia co- presenting a B.Th. with the university. A further need was identified to equip persons up to honours level in the specialist direction of Biblical Pastoral Counselling in addition to the B.Th. outcome. From 2006 to 2010 Filadelfia presented the university s 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Biblical studies together with Filadelfia s own newly developed material. Unfortunately, the cooperative agreement could not continue in terms of the new Higher Education Act. At this point, Filadelfia and the Florida Department of Education registered Miami International Seminary (MINTS) took hands. MINTS accredited (still does) Filadelfia and we became part of a global Theology community of ±15000 students in 50 countries through 225 study centres. With the switch to MINTS, Filadelfia introduced an updated 1 st, 2 nd, 3rd & 4th year curriculum whereby all modules presented were now the full intellectual property of Filadelfia. At the end of 2011, the head office was relocated from Bloemfontein to Paarl. A satellite office continues in Bloemfontein. [email protected]

5 COURSE CONTENT YEAR 1 Certificate in Biblical Pastoral Counselling [email protected] MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 Admission requirements Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent Internet access & the ability to read, write and speak English of a high standard CONTACT SESSION 1 CONTACT SESSION 2 PRACTICAL 1 PRACTICAL 2 An introduction to Biblical Pastoral Counselling The nature of pastoral counselling Empathy, compassion and understanding Restoring relationships and forgiveness The pastoral conversation The use of effective and scientifically based aids The Bible as Foundation Testimonies Introduction to the Bible Bible books Important dates and facts in Bible writing, translation and publishing The life and ministry of Jesus Personal Development Introduction The obstacle race of my life The genesis of negative thought patterns Emotional pain and disruption Self- development Inner Renewal & Healing I Depression Suicide Sexual abuse Eating disorders Bitterness Inner Renewal & Healing II 3 Case studies Healing from impure thoughts Depression Stress Correcting negative thought patterns Emotions, Rational Emotive Therapy (Ellis) & Model of Biblical Counselling Trauma of Unhealthy Relationships Application of Effective Listening Skills Application of model

6 COURSE CONTENT YEAR 2 MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 Diploma in Biblical Pastoral Counselling Admission requirements Relevant certificate or equivalent Internet access & the ability to read, write and speak English of a high standard Part 6 CONTACT SESSION 1 CONTACT SESSION 2 PRACTICAL Challenges in Childhood Hiding behind roles Counselling & children Hyperactivity Anger Challenges in Adolescence Relationships Personal challenges (family, sexual, abuse, addiction, disorders & vocation) Community engagement & skills development Adult Challenges Abortions Stress Worry, fear & anxiety Divorce Terminal illness Retirement The Counsellor as a Leader Leadership Emotional needs of the counsellor Biblical Studies II Canon Pauline & Johannine Books Hermeneutics Exegesis Academic Mini- Script Basic Group Work Intermediate Group Work Group Work [email protected] If Biblical counselling is about the glory of God, and if God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, then the role of the Biblical counsellor is to help increase satisfaction in Jesus Christ.

7 COURSE CONTENT YEAR 3 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Pastoral Counselling [email protected] MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 Admission requirements Relevant diploma or equivalent Internet access & the ability to read, write and speak English of a high standard Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 CONTACT SESSION 1 CONTACT SESSION 2 CONTACT SESSION 3 PRACTICAL 1 PRACTICAL 2 Ethics & Integrity Personal Ministerial Code of Conduct Accountability Illness Pastorate Theological dimension of illness Applied pastoral care Illness and the healing of life Personality Development Introduction Components of personality Erikson, Freud & Kohlberg Temperament Psychology for Christian Counselling Leadership Psychological contact The brain and behaviour Normality and pathology The problem of God language Healing and the pastoral encounter Relationship between pastoral work and psychology The work of pastoral care Discussion of psychological concepts HIV & AIDS Christianity and HIV/AIDS Realities The church and HIV/AIDS Counselling persons with HIV/AIDS Egan (Biblically Based Application) Trauma Dynamics & Counselling An Introduction to Narrative Therapy Application of Egan s Model Hospital Work

8 COURSE CONTENT YEAR 4 MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Pastoral Counselling Admission requirements Relevant degree or equivalent Internet access & the ability to read, write and speak English of a high standard CONTACT SESSION 1 CONTACT SESSION 2 CONTACT SESSION 3 PRACTICAL 1 PRACTICAL 2 Pre- Marital & Marriage Counselling Love in marriage Communication in marriage Preparation for marriage Pattern for marriage Christian Doctrines Anthropology Pneumatology Christology Theology proper Trinity Life Skills Soul Marriage Family Crises Society Advanced Pastorate Osmer: Descriptive- empirical task, interpretative task, normative task and the pragmatic task. Advanced discussion on 14 commonly encountered challenges Academic Script (Research Project) Research methodology as epistemology Theoretical proficiency in subject Academic proficiency in subject Production of an academic script Marriage Counselling Narrative Therapy Advanced Case Studies Marriage Enrichment Narrative Therapy [email protected] Biblical counseling is broken people helping other broken people find healing through the power of the Gospel and in the power of the Spirit as they apply the living principles of Scripture to life.

9 COURSE CONTENT M & D Postgraduate Specialized Degree Admission requirements Relevant honours degree/master degree or equivalent Internet access & the ability to read, write and speak English of a high standard Please make contact with the office for further information. COURSE FEES YEAR 1 CERTIFICATE LEVEL Registration Study fees Contact sessions R999 R6 720 (12 x R560: interest free) R3 300 (2 x R1650: payable at the contact session) YEAR 2 Registration Study fees Contact sessions DIPLOMA LEVEL R999 R6 960 (12 x R580: interest free) R3 300 (2 x R1650: payable at the contact session) YEAR 3 BACHELOR LEVEL [email protected] Registration R999 Study fees R5 550 (12 x R462.50: interest free) Contact sessions R4 950 (3 x R1650: payable at the contact session) YEAR 4 BACHELOR HONOURS LEVEL Registration R999 Study fees R5 790 (12 x R482.50: interest free) Contact sessions R4 950 (3 x R1650: payable at the contact session) Please make use of our debit order system

10 TESTIMONIES A place where I tangibly felt the love of Christ; always, sincere, honest, pure healing. Ronald Proud to be associated with Filadelfia. Luzaan Best lecturers ever. Petra To journey with these people is an amazing and awesome road. Paula Willing to walk the extra mile, outstanding service. Amanda Very enriching, I thank God that my & Filadelfia s paths crossed. Meyer Thank you for walking an 8 year path with me you motivated wiped the tears set high standards had patience. Annelene For anyone looking for confirmation to write in at Filadelfia, let this message be your confirmation. I am doing my 4th year next year and will not trade what the Lord has done in my life for anything. Laurinda I am exhausted after today, but it was one of the best days of my life. Thank you for your love and care. I am looking forward to more. Adri Just to thanks to Filadelfia. You have helped to become myself once again. I have learnt so much I wish that you had come into my life long ago. Ina I belong to an amazing network of people! Where else but at Filadelfia can you find students that have never met each other, living at opposite ends of the country coming together in love to support one another? Luzaan [email protected] MEET THE TEAM Lecturers Ps Jack Martin Head of Filadelfia and program leader of Afrikaans certificate & diploma courses Dr Craig Mobey Academic head and program leader of English certificate & diploma courses and leader of Filadelfia Ministries Dr Lizette Mobey Head of practical courses and program leader of bachelor & honours courses Carina Martin Deputy head of Filadelfia Marie van Jaarsveldt Ps Ilana Serfontein Dr Stephan Maasdorp Luzaan Pretorius Ps Claudette Smit Rev Bryan Ninneman Assisted by numerous extraordinary lecturers Administration & finances Ansie Lavis Administration Madelyne de Bruin Administration Candy Braaf Finance Helena Marais Finance Liezel Beyers Administration Revelation 3: 7 & 8 This is the solemn pronouncement of c the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens doors d no one can shut, and shuts doors e no one can open: ʻI know your deeds. (Look! I have put a in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) b I know c that you have little strength, d but e you have obeyed f my word and have not denied my name. (NET)

11 Bank: Holder: Branch: Account: Bank details ABSA S.L. Mobey (t/a Filadelfia) Registration form Full names and surname: Identity number: Course registered for: Postal address: Residential address: Telephone numbers: (h) (w) (c) How did you hear about the course? Please attach: Certified copy of identity or passport Certified copy of highest qualification Proof of registration payment (R999 minimum) If the student terminates his/her studies in writing within 30 days of registration, monies other than the non- refundable registration fee of R999 will be refunded to its source. After 30 days, the student will remain liable for the full cost of the studies. No refunds are payable when a student is expelled. Studies must be paid in full before credit is passed for any course. We do not prepare students for secular work (including psychology), but for ministry. Courses are presently not SAQA registered. The Miami International Seminary ( - a Florida Department of Education registered Presbyterian seminary confers qualifications and accredits Filadelfia. Although our courses meet the requirements established by many private, independent, and professional associations, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the ministry/institution where they are applying at recognizes our accreditation. Although, over they years we have witnessed some students setting their studies forth at national higher learning institutions, transferability of credits is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. The information contained in this document is accurate at the time of composition; however, we cannot be held responsible for factors beyond our control resulting in changes to our ministry, programs and courses. All possible measure will be taken to minimize inconvenience to learners and partners in ministry. Right of admission is reserved. I hereby certify that all work to be submitted shall be my own. I understand that if this rule is broken, I shall be expelled from Filadelfia and this will be placed on my academic record thereby making it visible to those whom request said record. Student signature Witness Witness Date: / / 20

12 Debit order authority Name: Address: Date: Cell number: Amount owed: Dear Filadelfia, my banking particulars are: Bank: Branch: Branch code: Account holder: Account number: Type of account: I authorize Filadelfia to make deductions against my account, as stated above, (or any other bank where I may move my account) to the amount of R of any other amount applicable to our agreement, on the 1st day of the month. Such amounts shall be authorized in respect of the outstanding amount due monthly per agreement accepted by and signed on / /20 by both parties. The deductions against my account will be treated as if personally authorized by me. I, the authorized signatory to this account authorize your agents NETCASH (Pty) Ltd, to make debits against my account. I accept and confirm that such deductions will be recovered through BankServ and that such information will reflect on my bank statement. I agree to pay all costs arising from the debit order. Cancellation of this debit order is subject to the terms agreed to by me and Filadelfia per registration form, as signed by me. AUTHORITY I acknowledge that the parties authorized to debit my account may not transfer or sell these rights to a third party without my written permission and that I may not transfer my commitment in respect of this agreement to a third party without the permission of Filadelfia. Signed at on this day of 20 Signature of account holder