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Who should take this course?
What does the course cost?
Where are the courses held?
Course outline and structure
What previous students have to say…
A life-changing, modular course on the essentials of biblical counselling for all who want to learn more about how believers ought to counsel one another from the Scriptures. This course is based on the premise that Scripture is sufficient for all our emotional and spiritual needs and provides students with the necessary tools to use Scripture effectively in their own lives and in the lives of those they counsel.
Main teacher: Dr. Joel James
Adjunct teacher(s): Steve Colin; Eugen Olsen; Warrick Jubber
Who should take this course?
This course is for pastors and committed lay people who want to learn to counsel from the Scriptures more effectively. It is also suitable for Christians who simply want to grow in their ability to overcome their sin in a God-honouring fashion.
What does the course cost?
The course is free of charge, including the course notes (provided in PDF format via email: Students will be required to purchase several textbooks. The cost of these books is around R2,000 per year.
Where are the courses held?
Grace School of Ministry is situated at Grace Fellowship in Pretoria. See our Contact page for a map. For those who live outside the Pretoria area, a live-streaming option is available.
Course outline
Introduction to Biblical Counselling
- Why biblical counselling and not psychology?
- What is biblical counselling?
- How does one do biblical counselling?
The Theology of Biblical Counselling
A thorough but concise survey of systematic theology with an emphasis on the truths that most directly affect counselling.
Marriage Counselling
Always the most popular section of the class!
Counselling Topics
The topics covered include depression, anger, worry, homosexuality, decision-making, pornography, eating disorders, self-esteem, dealing with a painful past, and rebellious teens.