Individual MTh Biblical Counselling & Care in the Local Church: Module Application Now Open
Join us 9th-12th January 2024 for a 4-day intensive on campus with Dr Steve Midgley (Executive Director, BCUK).
This course in ‘Biblical Counselling & Care in the Local Church’ can be taken as a stand-alone, unassessed course by anyone involved in or preparing for Christian ministry. No prior knowledge of biblical counselling is assumed but some prior theological preparation is needed.
Course overview
Biblical Counselling and Care in the Local Church
The course studies how people change and grow spiritually, both at the level of individuals and their hearts, and at the level of local churches. The material covered also considers the nature and purpose of church, pastoral care, and the relationship between preaching and smaller group and 1-1 Word ministry.
The student will engage with and flexibly apply a model of the dynamics of biblical change to different church contexts, identifying principles that facilitate growth toward spiritual maturity. This will include vision for the development of a church culture which emphasises mutual care and equips in personal ministry of the word. You will identify and practice essential methodological principles and personal skills for effective 1:1 and small group pastoral conversations.
Cost
£182
Please note that you will be taking this module as non-assessed, non-accredited and as such it will not be eligible for credit transfer into any future accredited programme.
How to apply
To submit an application, create your applicant profile and follow the instructions on screen to log in to your new Classter account. Select ‘Short Courses’ in the Admission Applications/New Applications section, and complete your application. To submit your application you will need to pay the £50 application fee which will be credited to your fees upon successful application.
Applications close on 30th November 2023.
Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their application fee.
Please note that there is limited on-campus accommodation available for this teaching week – contact bookings@ust.ac.uk for more details.