Foundations of Christian Counseling: How People Change teaches students how change in the life of a believer must be grounded in the gospel and the teaching of Scripture. The course offers an overview of the process of personal change and the process of counseling. It explains the counseling relationship and how to develop a counseling mindset and worldview. And it examines the importance of repentance and faith in sanctification and personal growth.
Foundations of Christian Counseling is a one-week intensive offered through Christ Bible Seminary. This class will be taught by Kim Kira, a pastor of Lighthouse Community Church, CA.
This is a bilingual class in English and Japanese.
WHEN AND WHERE
- Location：Christ Bible Seminary (Map & Directions)
- Schedule：November 13 – November 17; 9:20AM-15:40 (1 hour break for lunch)
This class will not be offered online.
COST
- Auditors: 10,500￥
- Non-program students: 21,000￥
REGISTRATION
- Registration opens: Friday, September 1
- Registration deadline: Friday, November 3
- Payment deadline: Monday, November 6
Please register using the link below.
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
Note: Full and part time students of CBS should register for this class according to the usual seminary class registration process.
Non-program students and Auditors should register through the application form that will be linked below once registration opens.
- Auditors can come and participate in the class and will not take tests or do homework, but they are required to attend at least 80% of the course.
- Non-program students will receive seminary credit for the course. This option is especially suitable for those who wish to enroll in seminary in the future. They are required to complete the homework and take any tests. They may also be subject to additional registration procedures. Non-program students are also encouraged to register as early as possible, as there are assignments to be completed in advance of class.
- Please note that there is a language requirement for full and part time enrollment at CBS. See the CBS admissions requirements for further information.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Paying from Japan Post Bank: ゆうちょ銀行 記号:12180 番号:28548331 名義：キリスト聖書学園
- Paying from another bank: ゆうちょ銀行 店番（支店名） 二一八（ニイチハチ） 普通預金 2854833
After confirming the payment, handouts will be sent to you by email by Friday, November 10.
If you have any questions, please contact info@shingakkou.net.
NOTE: PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR PASTOR ABOUT TAKING THIS CLASS AND OBTAIN THEIR APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING.
REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL 2023 “Foundations of Christian Counseling” CLASS HAS NOW CLOSED.
If you have any questions, please contact info@shingakkou.net.
