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Cerificate in Christian Counseling Program

"I am so excited about this training, because this training focuses on the exact problem we are facing in our churches, families and community…”   

 A Pastor and  Training Participant

 Course Description:

This program is designed to introduce important concepts in Christian Counseling as well as demonstrate how to apply them in real life situations. It will allow students to learn more about counseling from a Christian perspective, equipping them to work in the Christian counseling fields of lay ministry especially among the South Asian community. Participants who complete 80% of the practicums and 80% of the lectures will receive a certificate of participation from the Agape Partners Counseling Education Program. 


Unique Features:

  • First and only Certificate Program in Christian Counseling offered from a fully biblical perspective relevant for the South Asian community
  • Faculty with strong Christian convictions and professional background affiliated with major universities in USA and other national Christian organizations in USA
  • Affordable and convenient online program
  • Effectively prepares Pastors, Youth and Lay leaders to excel in Christian Counseling
  • Three levels: Basic Certification (Introduction to Christian Counseling), Intermediate (Marriage and Family Counseling) and Advanced (Mental Health Issues)

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basic principles in Christian counseling
  • Practice lay level Christian counseling independently or under proper or professional supervision
 
Participant's Feedback
“This training is a much needed one that will benefit a lot of our Indian churches. Many of the people in leadership positions are ignorant and unaware of the existence of issues in our churches and community”  - A Youth Leader and Participant
 
“Courses like this gives a fresh look at the issues and teaches us how to resolve them in a caring, compassionate way, while maintaining the ethical and professional standards that are expected from Christian counselors”-A Pastor and Participant
 
 
 

Training Updates:

Agape Training Institute is pleased to announce that the first ever online counseling course offered for the South Asian Community is reaching its final phase. Over 20 students have been attending the weekly online classes spanned over 12 sessions regularly. Within two weeks more than 10 of them will complete all the course requirements for receiving a Certificate in Basic Christian Counseling.  


As many prospective students have requested for a repeat of the same course, a second edition with tutorial follow up will be available. Please see below the details of the course. Feel free to share this email with others who will be benefited with this training.

API is launching a new training course on Marriage and Family Counseling. This course will provide and in depth understanding on the institution of marriage, its foundational, doctrinal as well as practical aspects; how to help young people with the choice of their marriage partner; conflict resolution in marriage; parenting issues etc. 

The course registration for the next course is now open. The start date is May 8, 2012. With the same length (12 weeks), the same time, and the same course requirements, the course is titled Marriage and Family Counseling. 

 

Registration:

In USA: $100.00

In India: Rs.1000/-

 

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