School of Christian Counselling
School of Biblical Studies
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Jubilee Training Institute
PO Box 36-044 Wellington Mail Centre 5045 New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 939-1910
Fax: +64 4 939-1911
Jubilee Training Institute have their own web site, with the full Prospectus and Student Information Handbook recorded there. Please check their web site out for further details.
All courses are by Distance Learning - regardless of country.
Courses involve practical exercises, assignments and test papers to determine your grasp of the subjects covered.
Study and assignments can be at the student's own pace. Some may take longer than the recommended time, some will be quicker to complete their course.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Counselling Course includes a section on establishing and maintaining a professional counselling clinic, either church or community-based, or as a private business.
Jubilee Training Institute is a member of Vision Network of New Zealand - (a member of the World Evangelical Alliance). In addition, Jubilee Training Institute
has
recently applied for and been accepted as New Zealand's first member of the
USA-based Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability. The ACEA provides
international ongoing peer-level evaluation and accountability while
maintaining the integrity of members' first callings from God. C. Peter
Wagner, of Wagner Leadership Institute in Colorado Springs, USA, is the
Presiding Apostle of ACEA. Members include Christian universities, Bible
Colleges and similar institutions in over 20 countries.INTRODUCTION TO COURSE INFORMATION
3.1 Jubilee Training Institute has two schools presently operating. Firstly is the School of Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care, and secondly is the School of Biblical Studies. All courses are by Distance-Learning. This requires self-discipline and good study habits to complete the course.
School of Christian Counselling
3.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Counselling (PGD06)
Course length: 6 months approx. To qualify to study for this course, a student must have completed their Diploma in Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care and are now applying for the Bachelor's Degree in Christian Counselling. This will be facilitated by JTI, with the degree being granted by Destiny Christian University, a fully-accredited institution registered in the State of Florida, USA. JTI has an Articulation Agreement with Destiny Christian University.
Assignments will include: Social Agencies Review; Book Reviews on specialist topics; What goes into establishing a counselling ministry; Special research programme with a number of elements and some choice of topics by the student. These may include Discipline versus Punishment of children, especially in cross-cultural situations; Bullying and violence in the home; International Adoptions; or Depravity and it's impact on local communities.
Prior-learning credits may be applied for from training institutions other than Jubilee Training Institute for this course. Completion of the Certificate in Bible-Centred Counselling (CB01) is a minimum likely prerequisite, alongside any prior-learning credits.
3.3 Diploma in Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care (DCC01)
Course length: 30 months approx. (1200 + hours)
There are 92 assignments. The goal is four each month, with a minimum of three expected each month. This course should be completed within 40 months of commencement.
You may either do the Diploma directly as one larger course; or you may choose from the five Certificates listed below, completing the last four in any order and have time-out between them if required. These five Certificates are all constituent parts of the Diploma. On successful completion of all five Certificates, your Diploma will be awarded to you automatically. Students may also opt to complete one or more certificate, if they choose.
Certificates
3.4 Certificate in Bible-Centred Counselling (CB01)
Study approx. 224 hours, with 15 assignments. Assignments include: The Effective Biblical Counsellor, Ten Mandates of an Effective Biblical Counsellor, How Jesus Related to People, Biblical Counselling Distinctives, Church Conflicts, Discerning God's Will , plus book reviews, and Personal counselling, Practical counselling, supervision & writing journal, Voluntary work with social agency in your region, Assignment on Ethics of Counselling & Professional Bodies, social agencies in your region, and Isaiah 61 Prayer Ministry training.
3.5 Certificate in Marriage, Family & Parenting Counselling (CM02)
Study approx. 243.25 hours with 28 assignments. Assignments include: Adultery, Divorce & Remarriage, Separation & Restoration, Unbelieving Spouse, Blended Families, Caring for Aging Parents, Caring for the Terminally Ill, Corrective Discipline, Rebellious Adolescents, Single Parenting, Single Adult Issues, Conflict Resolution, Infertility, Marital Conflicts, Premarital Counselling, Children of Divorce, Parenting Problems, Prisoners & their Families, Crisis Pregnancy, Counselling Adolescents; plus book reviews and Practical counselling, supervision & writing journal, How to Avoid an Affair, and a Sample family to sort out.
3.6 Certificate in Emotional Wholeness Counselling (CE03)
Study approx. 250.75 hours with 18 assignments. Assignments include: Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Suicide, Anger, Depression, Fear & Anxiety, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt, Loneliness, Trials & Suffering, Crisis Counselling; plus book reviews and Practical counselling, supervision & writing journal and Personal counselling.
3.7 Certificate in Identity & Change Counselling (CI04)
Study approx. 247.75 hours, with 17 assignments. Assignments include: Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Incest, Finances, Homosexuality, Mid-life Crisis, Unemployment, Aging & Retirement, Disability, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Failure; plus book reviews, and Practical counselling, supervision & writing journal, and Cultural interviews.
3.8 Certificate in Disorders, Addictions & Cult Counselling (CD05)
Study approx. 242.5 hours, with 14 assignments. Assignments include: Eating Disorders, Sexual Addiction, Substance Abuse, Compulsive Gambling, Major Mental Disorders, Workaholism, Spiritual Warfare, plus book reviews; and Practical counselling, supervision & writing journal; Educational programmes for youth on Pornography & Premarital sex; and counselling techniques.
With each course the goal is to complete and return for marking four assignments each month, with a minimum of three assignments expected each month, except January. These certificates should each be completed within 12 months of commencement.
3.9 Certificate in People Caring Skills (CPC07)
Course length: 10 months approx. (400 hours) There are 59 assignments. This is an abbreviated form of the Diploma in Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care course, covering at a lower level the full range of topics covered in the five Certificates mentioned above. It is especially designed for House/Home/Cell group leaders, and those with community ministries, to upskill them in a wide range of subjects. The goal is six each month, with a minimum of four expected each month. This course should be completed within 18 months of commencement.
School of Biblical Studies
3.10 Diploma in New Testament Studies (SBS01)Course length: 12 months approx. There are 50 assignments. The goal is five each month, with a minimum of three expected each month. This course should be completed within 18 months of commencement.
This unique course harmonises the Gospels so you study Jesus' life in a single chronological narrative. It places the Letters in the order in which they were actually written. You will read the entire New Testament and either answer summarising questions or summarise the book, a paragraph at a time. You will be led in an in-depth study of each book and apply it to your own life situation. And decide on verses to memorise from each book. You will know the New Testament when you have completed this study!
3.11 Certificate in New Testament Studies (SBS02)
Course length: 10 months approx. There are 47 assignments. The goal is five each month, with a minimum of three expected each month. This course should be completed within 18 months of commencement.
3.12 Diploma in Biblical Studies (SBS03)
Course length: 36 months approx. There are 48 assignments. There are four semesters each year, with three subjects (each with 8 lessons) being covered each semester.
Topics covered include: Year 1: Old Testament Foundation, Training for Reigning, Power of Vision; New Testament Patterns, Armour Bearer - Serving and Attitudes Spiritual Gifts ; N.T. Church Government - Ministries & Offices, Family Life Principles, Stewardship, Finances & Prosperity; Communion with God, Doctrine & Dispensationalism, Holy Spirit Today.
Year 2: Gift of the Apostles, Warfare Strategies - Taking the City, Deliverance - Setting the Captive Free; Prophets & the Prophetic Ministry, Spirit Life Counselling - Inner Healing, Ecclesiology - Church History; Silencing the Enemy - Praise & Worship, Missions Methods, Evangelism Now; The Power of Intercession, Theology, Church Growth - Equipping & Releasing.
Year 3: Mentoring, Fathering & Discipleship, Counselling & Personal Ministry, Dynamic Communication - Practical Ministry; Bookkeeping & Accounting - Non-profit Ministry, Cell Life - Church Planting, Restoring the Arts; Cults & Occult, Church Law - Ethics, Policies & Procedures, God's Generals; Eschatology - End Time Events, Angelology, Children & Youth.
Assignments will usually involve two test papers for each subject, for which there are deadlines. Year One's twelve subjects must be completed prior to commencing Year Two, and the same with Year Three. Through cross-crediting, this course could be a stepping stone to degree courses, but this is yet to be finalised at time of print.
This course should be completed within 36 months of commencement.
Text books used in the Christian Counselling courses include the following outstanding, recognized authors:
| Dr. Charles Swindoll | Dr. Gary Collins |
| Dr. William Backus | Dr. H. Norman Wright |
| Pastor Ted Roberts | David Johnson and Jeff VanVonderen |
| Janis Hutchinson | Dr. John and Paula Sandford |
| Dr. Selwyn Stevens | |
Board & Academic Advisory Board
JTI Board Members:| Chairman: Selwyn Stevens, Ph.D.(Bib. St); D.Min.; M.C.R.; M.C.C.N.I.; M.I.S.D.M. |
| Dep. Chair: Ross Barber, Dip. Min.; B.A. (Theol); Social Work Manager | Merle Sowerby, Teacher |
| Pastor Helen McGhie, Dip. Couns; Dip. Min.; MNZAC; MNZCCA; NALAG; Court & CYFS Accred. Counsellor |
| Timothy Yung,B.Sc.(Hons); Dip. Ed (Melb) Pastoral Advisor |
| Dr. Ralph Brock-Smith,B.Sc.; M.B.; Ch.B.; Dip. Obst.; F.R.N.A.G.P.; Medical Practitioner |
| Richard Clement, M.C.R.; Prison Chaplain, |
| Rev. Doug Pa'u, Dip.Th.; B.A.; B.Th.; Minister |
| Hon. Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan, O.N.Z.; B.A.; Dip. Soc.Psy., former Minister of Social Welfare |