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Biblical Counseling Courses Prospectus 2015 T hank you for enquiring about Divine Love Institute. We trust you did, because you love our Creator and want to guide others Biblically. Although many institutions claim to be Biblical, they add psychology to the mix. We believe the Bible has all the answers for life and holiness. Our Counseling is Scriptures based and our theology is teaching others to follow in the footsteps of our Messiah. We offer: Payment Plans Personal Touch Contact Sessions Intensely Practical Affordable Tuition Accredited Degrees Thoroughly Biblical Practical Assignments Study at your own pace Comprehensive Curriculum Study at home or anywhere Interdenominational Curriculum True Biblical Counseling is supposed to be truly Bible based, from start to finish, from Genesis to Revelation and that is exactly what we offer. 2
Our Curriculum include Biblical studies, as well as counseling theories and techniques. Students who have studied through Divine Love Institute will be able to counsel [minister/guide] others in the following areas: Spiritual Growth Identifying Sin Couples Marriage Pre-marriage Children/Teenagers Relationships Sexual Abuse Victim HIV/AIDS infected people Dying People Depression Parenthood Illnesses Anxiety Fear Abortion Anger Substance Abuse Crisis Overcoming Trauma Grievance Any addictions Homosexuality Suicidal people Satanic Ritual Abuse Victims Occult Members Pornography Eating Disorders Etc. 3
OUR Correspondence CURRICULUM Certificate in Biblical Counseling Diploma in Biblical Counseling Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling Our online/correspondence/distance programs are highly flexible and are geared towards equipping and empowering servants of the Most High, to guide the world Biblically. All our courses are Spirit-anointed and are available in downloadable digital format. All Degrees at the Divine Love Institute are earned degrees. This is achieved by mandatory coursework that must be completed. Our Purpose Study to show yourself approved unto YHWH (God), a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.. (2 Timothy 2:15) We are called for the restoration of all things; to promote the return of the lost sheep of the House of Israel to it s Torah Covenant (Acts 3:21 / Matthew 15:24) Our Accreditation Divine Love Institute is fully accredited by the World-Wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institutions (WWAC) 4
Graduation Students can enrol and commence with their studies at any time during the year. They can graduate as soon as they have completed their program. Divine Love Institute for Biblical Counselors will hold regional graduations ceremonies each year throughout South Africa. Unfortunately we cannot hold ceremonies in all the countries where we have students. Ceremonies are usually held at the end of Nov., beginning December each year. Attendance is not compulsory. Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees are posted after successful completion of the program, usually in January each year. Ph.D. Students To be considered for enrolment in our Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Counseling program, strict requirements are to be met and an entrance exam has to be written. Only selected students can study up to Doctorate level. Other Information Minimum entrance qualification: There are no minimum qualification prerequisites for the Certificate in Biblical Counseling. For examples, a student who has passed only grade 8 may enroll for the Certificate program. Once they have completed the Certificate successfully, they may be accepted into the Diploma course. The Diploma allows entrance into the Degrees, and so on. Minimum age: Potential students may not enroll unless they are at least16 years of age. Academic year: Divine Love Institute does not have a prescribed academic year. Students may commence their studies at any time of the year 5
COURSE CONTENT Certificate in Biblical Counseling Code Name of Course Credits CC101 Couples Counseling 3 CC102 The Scriptures 3 CC103 Counseling Theories & Techniques 3 CC104 Helping People Change 3 CC105 Counseling Victims of Sexual Abuse 3 CC106 Yeshua: The Real Jesus 3 CC107 The Tetragrammaton 3 CC108 Who are You? 3 CC109 Counseling HIV Positive People 3 CC110 Counselor s Mini Tool-guide 3 CC111 Practical 3 CC112 Contact Session 3 36 Credits 6
Diploma in Biblical Counseling Divine Love Institute Code Name of Course Credits DC201 Regarding Psychology 3 DC202 Validating Paul 3 DC203 Practical Help for Everyday Problems 3 DC204 Learning to Forgive 3 DC205 The Problem with Emotions 3 DC206 Testing Everything 3 DC207 Paganized Christianity? 3 DC208 Holy [set apart] Days 3 DC209 Research Paper 3 DC210 Practical 1 3 DC211 Practical 2 3 DC212 Contact Session 3 36 Credits 7
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling Degree Code Name of Course Credits BABC301 Counseling: where and how 4 BABC302 Healthy Families 4 BABC303 Substance Abuse 4 BABC304 Overcoming Crisis 4 BABC305 The Armor Bearer 4 BABC306 World Religions 4 BABC307 Counseling the Dying 4 BABC308 Counseling Hard Cases 4 BABC309 Pre-Marriage Counseling 4 BABC310 End of Days 4 BABC311 Is the Majority ever Wrong? 4 BABC312 Research Paper 6 BABC313 Practical 1 3 BABC314 Practical 2 3 BABC315 Contact Session 4 60 Credits 8
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Degree Code Name of Course Credits MABC501 Asking Questions 5 MABC502 Marriage & Children 5 MABC503 Healing Activities for Children 5 MABC504 Practicing Counselor s Manual 6 MABC505 Sex Addiction, Porn & Homosexuality 5 MABC506 Know Your Spiritual Identity 5 MABC507 Homework & Helpful Tools 6 MABC508 Prozac & Suicide 5 MABC509 Thesis 18 MABC510 Practical 1 3 MABC511 Practical 2 3 MABC512 Contact Session 4 70 Credits 9
Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling Divine Love Institute Code Name of Course Credits PhDBC601 Competent to Counsel 6 PhDBC602 Counseling Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA) Victims 6 PhDBC603 The Church 6 PhDBC604 The Practice of Biblical Counseling 8 PhDBC605 The Mysteries of our Messiah 6 PhDBC606 Contact Session 1 3 PhDBC607 Love, Grace & Mercy 5 PhDBC608 Parents & Rebellious Teenagers 4 PhDBC609 Practical 1 3 PhDBC610 Practical 2 3 PhDBC611 Practical 3 3 PhDBC612 Thesis 24 PhDBC613 Contact Session 2 3 80 Credits 10
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2015 Divine Love Institute Registration Fee R500.00 Certificate in Biblical Counseling R3, 000.00 (or R300 x 12) Diploma in Biblical Counseling R4, 000.00 (or R400 x 12) Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling R6, 000.00 (or R480 x 15) Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling R7, 000.00 (or R560 x 15) Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling R10 000.00 (or R650 x 18) Contact Session R500.00 Graduation Fee R500.00 BANKING DETAILS DL Ministries CAPITEC Bank, Strand Account Number: 131 016 9517 Branch Code: 470010 ACCEPTANCE & COMPLETION If the student cannot make full (discounted) payment once off, payment plan options are available. Please stipulate if you wish to make use of our payment plan on your application form. It is recommended that students complete an average of one course every 6 weeks. This works out to approximately 10 assignments per year. Please note that with Divine Love Institute you do not need to start your studies at the beginning of a new year. You can start at any time during the year. Remember that the program is designed for working people and you can easily finish one assignment per month. 11
Exams/Assignments are open book and sent with the study material. Students complete the assignments on their own, in their own time. It is important for students to pace themselves. Please note that not all answers will be found in the books. Some has to be researched. Students may disagree with us, as long as they verify their answer with relevant Scripture, in context. The duration of the course will totally depend on the student. If you have read and understand all terms and conditions above, please complete pages 14 and 15 and return to us. Please wait for your acceptance letter and pro forma invoice before depositing any money. WHY e-books In the past we posted books/assignments to students, but for the following reasons, we do not post books anymore. Our courses are very affordable and for that reason, students can print out the e-books, reprint, etc., themselves. If our University is closed, books cannot be send, but we can still email e-books Postal deliveries sometimes take up to 3 weeks and students get impatient Many books have been damaged in the post, and packages may get lost If you need to do a quick search, you can easily do that with the e-books e-books can be printed and re-printed and if you lose it, for some reason, we can resend it, whereas we cannot do the same with posted books And lastly, we save paper when making use of e-books. Unfortunately we do not make exceptions. 12
THE PROCEDURE The procedure is as follows: We receive your completed enrollment documents and upload the data on our database We create your student number and send you your acceptance letter, along with your pro forma invoice You deposit the amount you selected (once off payment or payment plan installment) We forward your Study Guide, Mentor Letter, Statement and Books/Assignments You correspond with your mentor if you need help with your material or exams You email us your completed assignments/exams exams@divinelove.co.za Please complete Enrollment Form on the next 2 Pages and kindly return to us 13
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO STUDY PROGRAM (2015) Personal Details (please write neatly) Surname First Names Title Date of Birth ID Number Contact Details Work Telephone No. Home Telephone No. Fax No. Mobile Cell Email Address Address Details Physical Address: Code Postal Address: Code Academic History Institution From To Achievement 14
Course Application: Please tick appropriate course Certificate in Biblical Counseling Diploma in Biblical Counseling Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling Degree Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Counseling Please attach certified copies of I.D., as well as relevant academic qualifications. Although students can start studying immediately, they will have to post the enrolment documents, along with a certified copy of their ID to us, before we can issue Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees. I will make use of the payment plan: (write Yes or No) (If you choose NO, the full amount needs to be paid upfront; If YES, please refer to the payment plan on page 12) I, the undersigned applicant, declare that the information supplied is true and accurate and bind myself to pay all fees in full. My signature witnesses that I am in agreement with all the terms and conditions of Divine Love Institute and I will abide by said terms and conditions as described. I am aware that, even if I choose not to finish my studies, I am obliged to pay all outstanding amounts due. Please note: Divine Love Institute do not prepare students for secular work. Although our courses are accredited and meet the requirements established by many private, independent and professional institutions, it is still the responsibility of the student to ensure that the institution they apply at recognizes our accreditation. 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 or courses. All measures are always taken to minimize inconvenience to our learners. Student Signature Date A digital signature is acceptable by law, so you may sign the document digitally and return to us. 15