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Basic One Year Course
“Your legacy is every life you have ever touched” – Maya AngelouModule 1: Theological basis
• Missional theology • Theology of hope • Theology of ‘touch’ • Theology of presence • Theology of hospitality • Theology of human dignity • Theology in a South-African contextModule 2: Pastoral foundation
• Missional perspectives • Narrative perspectives • Psychological and counselling perspectives • Interdisciplinary perspectives • Networking and partnership perspectives • Identity, spirituality and faith • Exercising an attitude of kenosis (a dissociation of one’s reputation) for the sake of the kingdomModule 3: Ethical, contextual and African discourses
• Self discovery • Positive self-image • Marriage: Growth, planning and fulfilment • Divorce accompaniment and single parenthood • Discipline and authority • Gender and sexuality • Communication skills • Discrimination, rejection and violation of one’s character • Stress and burnout • HIV/Aids • Depression en mood disorders • Suicide and euthanasia • Pornography and concerning deviant sexual behaviour • Coping with loss of work, health, death, divorce, change etc. • Sexual gratification and intimacy • Responsible time utilization and prioritization • Gender violence, violence against women and children • Emotional maturity • Internal healing • Green living and conservation • Power, bribery and normlessness • Bullying, diminishing and degrading behaviour • The process of forgiveness and wholeheartedness • Being gay: Coping amidst society • Dependence (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, steroids etc.)Module 4: Personal developmental milestones
• Live your calling in the presence of the Triune God • A happy and purposeful lifestyle • Spiritual discernment • Increase spiritual disciplines • Calculate diversity • Incarnation and unity in Christ • Determining spiritual patterns in your own life • Taking risks and crossing borders • Thinking holistically and self-care • Focusing on God's kingdomModule 5: Possible fields of specialising
• Hospital ministry and caring for the ill • Trauma and crisis intervention • Counselling, guidance and training regarding marriage, divorce, teens etc. • Missionary networks and outreaches as well as the establishment of new faith communities • Youth work in municipalities, schools, statutory institutions, etc.
Approach:
The course lasts 1 year and is completed if: • two of the compulsory workshops were attended; • three assignments from Module 3 have been successfully completed; • A mini-dissertation of 60 pages has been submitted and the 30 hours of practical work completed under the guidance of an approved supervisor and his / her evaluation report has been submitted to the course leaders.
Workshops:
Eight workshops / contact sessions: 2 in Pretoria, UP, 2 in George (if more than 5 students), 2 in Bloemfontein, UV (if more than 5 students) and 2 in Stellenbosch, US)Status van kursus:
Certificate. Accredited by Excelsus Centrum of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria 120 VBO points and en 20 CPSC/CPD points evaluated and awarded/registered by CPSC, "Council for Pastoral and Spiritual CounsellorsRegistration:
Before or on 31 January 2024 for the 2024 group of students Click here to registerCost:
The few prescribed textbooks and study material must be purchased by the student. Students can expect to spend more or less R500 on study material (It is not included in the course fees). The course fees are: Deposit on registration: R3000; Remaining amount of R3000 payable before or on 30 June 2024 Total course fee: R6500 (bursaries / sponsors available)
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