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The student must successfully complete each of the four, eight week modules in
order to be eligible to take the IABC (International Association of Biblical
Counselors) exams, followed by 50 hours of practicum.

"The following is the syllabus for the Certificate Track. If you would like to pursue the Degree Track please contact lifesolutionscenter@yahoo.com for your detailed syllabus."

Modules - $385 each or $1,235 for the entire course which includes
registration when paid in advance. Books are not included and must be purchased
separately. Online classes option is $410 per Module or $1,335 for the entire
course which includes registration when paid in advance. Books are not included
and must be purchased separately.

All Pastors, paid Staff, and Farmdale attendees can receive a 50% discount by texting (314)276-5301 prior to purchase for a DISCOUNT CODE.

The Counseling and Training Center is a ministry of Farmdale Church of the
Nazarene located 6501 Vandre Ave, Louisville, KY 40228. All classes and
sessions will take place on site with the option of online training.

Need Books?

If you would like LSCTC to have books available for you to purchase on the first day of class, please call or text 314-276-5301 to insure availability or order through our bookstore at the link below.

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  • Module 1 (Eight Weeks) 

    Introduction to Counseling Theology

    Required reading/listening:

    - A Theology of Christian Counseling - Adams

    - How to Counsel God's Way - Hoekstra

    - Biblical Counseling Podcast with IABC President, Jeff Christianson

    • S2-Ep215
    • S2-Ep196
    • S2-Ep197
    • S2-Ep125

    The Biblical Foundation for Self-Awareness

     Required reading:

    - Jesus Christ Self-Denial Or Self-Esteem - Tyler

    - The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Self-Image - Adams

    - Psychology As Religion The Cult of Self-Worship - Vitz

     Register for Module 1 

  • Module 2 (Eight Weeks)

    Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling

    Required reading:

    - Competent to Counsel - Adams

    - The Christian Counselor's Manual - Adams

    A Comparative Analysis of Biblical Theology and Humanistic Psychology

     Required reading/listening:

    - Why Christians Can't Trust Psychology - Bulkley

    - Biblical Counseling Podcast with IABC President, Jeff Christianson

    • S1-Ep64
    • S2-Ep172
    • *Choice of Two Biblical Counseling Podcast Episodes

    Begin Topics in Biblical Counseling

    Required reading:

    - Self Confrontation w/CD - Broger

    - Deceptive Diagnosis When Sin Is Called Sickness - Tyler/Grady

    Register for Module 2 

  • Module 3 (Eight Weeks)

    Marriage and Family Counseling

    Required reading:

    - Teach Them Diligently: How To Use The Scriptures In Child Training - Lou Priolo

    - Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp

    - Strengthening Your Marriage – Wayne Mack

     

    The Biblical Basis For Counseling

    Required reading:

    - Biblical Directionism - Dennis Frey

    - Biblical Counseling Podcast with IABC President, Jeff Christianson

    • S2-Ep103
    • S1-Ep49
    • S1-Ep13
    • S1-Ep14

    Register for Module 3 

  • Module 4 (Eight Weeks)

    Biblical Counseling Practicum

    Required reading:

    - Curing the Heart: A Model for Biblical Counseling - Eyrich/Hines

    - Blame It On the Brain - Welch

    - Biblical Counseling Podcast with IABC President, Jeff Christianson

    • S2-Ep115
    • S1-Ep38
    • S1-Ep42
    • *Choice of Two Biblical Counseling Podcast Episodes

    -Overview of Biblical Counseling

    -Setting Up Your Biblical Counseling Ministry

    -Prep for Certification Exams

    - 50 hours of supervised counseling upon completion of the IABC exams

    Register for Module 4 
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