Course Description

This course is for believers who are currently an ABC Level 1 certified counselor seeking to achieve Level 2 certification. We have designed the class to provide a virtual learning environment for biblical counselors who want to grow in their theology of care. 

The first portion of the class will focus on the counseling and theology exams that are required for ABC Level 2 certification. Our syllabus guides the student through a process of reading, writing, and teaching to complete each section of the exam monthly. We will begin the class discussing and reviewing the ABC counseling exam, then we will work through a section of the theology exam each month. We will also review a case study together, to learn how to practically apply the theological truth you are learning. Since this teaching will be focused on theology, we will open it up beyond certification students and to those who desire to grow in God’s Word for their own sanctification or discipleship. 

The second portion of the class will focus on supervision of counseling. During this time students will do live role plays, review observation videos, and do case study reviews alongside an approved ABC Counseling Supervisor. Students will be matched up with a TR Supervisor to work with you in your counseling experience and to intentionally help you grow. During this time, you will also listen in on other cases being reviewed, which multiplies your learning experience.

Students will collaborate, role play, engage in a counseling practicum, and be supervised throughout the training process. Upon completing the course and all ABC requirements, you will achieve your Level 2 Certification.

Objectives

Grow in theological understanding in order to rightly handle scripture in providing care and discipleship as it relates to life and struggles while broadening its strategic and careful application to specific people and their situations.

Develop basic practical skills in the personal ministry of God’s word with people. These basic skills include careful listening, helping people open up, conveying compassion, grace, and mercy, and guiding constructive ministry conversations.

Develop more advanced skills that include responding patiently to difficult ministry conversations, discerning counseling problems from within a biblical worldview, and helping people understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ in daily life.

Grow in Christian maturity as a minister of the gospel by learning to be humble, repentant, and dependent upon the Holy Spirit in heart and life while ministering to others.

Develop a biblical methodology of care through supervision and class participation.

Participate in role-playing and case studies that will apply to supervisory hours.

Engage in a counseling practicum to ensure comprehension of the material.

Become equipped in various issue-specific topics that include, addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, and sexuality.

Gain insight with material that will help you provide intentional biblical soul care.

Complete requirements to achieve Level 2 certification.

Requirements

Reading: Biblical Counseling Basics: Roots, Beliefs, and Future by Jeremy Lelek; 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith by Gregg Allison; and other books recommended throughout the class depending on individual growth in specific areas.

Exams: Counseling and Theology Exam

Supervision: 100 hours of counseling divided into 20 hours of observing, 20 hours being observed, and 60 hours of solo counseling. The process will include regular case study reviews, counseling journals, and assessments. You will also receive access to the ABC observation videos.

Continuing Education: 12 hours of reading or training in the area of biblical counseling. These can be accomplished by attending the Called to Counsel conference, you can register through CalledtoCounsel.com, and through reading assignments.

Membership: Certified counselors are required to renew annual membership. 

Attendance: Students will participate monthly for virtual training, and interactive activities like role-playing, case studies, and group time. Come to class prepared to review case notes, participate in role plays, and have additional reporting upon request.

Upon completion, students can continue on to Level 3 certification which focuses the counselor to be specialized in a specific area of counseling.Option 1: Theology Prep & Supervision

Cost: $1,500

Truth Renewed is a training center in partnership with the Association of Biblical Counselors.