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1. A total of 144 credit points must be gained for the Degree. In the course outline above, credit point weightings are shown in parentheses.

2. All modules are taken at Tabor College's level 3, except where the Course Coordinator grants a student permission to take electives at another institution, in which case, these must be at an equivalent level.

3. A full-time student takes modules to the value of 24 credit points in each semester.
   

4. Normally, modules should be taken in the following order: "100" then "200" then "300" then, when applicable, "400" and "500".

5. Students will normally complete 39 credit points in core theology modules; however any of these modules may be replaced by essentially equivalent or more comprehensive modules covering the same topics.

6. Module prerequisites and any other restrictions described in the module descriptions should be noted in making elective selections.

7. Not all modules will necessarily be offered every year. Some modules that are not available on campus will be available by distance education through Tabor College Adelaide. Students are advised to check with the College for details of on campus and distance education options.

8. Students who have completed lower-level studies that overlap considerably with core modules may, with the approval of the Course Coordinator, be granted exemption from these modules but will normally be required to take other modules in lieu.

9. All study pathways must be approved by the Course Coordinator.

10. A student who exits before completing the requirements for this award may apply for a subdegree award of the College, e.g. a Diploma in Counselling Studies. If the requirements for that award are deemed to have been met, the subdegree award may be granted.
     

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biblical and/or counselling/psychological concepts underlying each of the modules completed;

2. answer questions and deal with problems related to Christian life and doctrine, and to many spiritual, personal and relational issues related to counselling practice, while realising that many questions/problems are extremely complex and do not have simple answers/solutions;
   

3. apply practical skills in counselling situations, while respecting and seeking to understand those whom they are endeavouring to help;
   

4. collect, analyse, organise, summarise and evaluate information from a wide range of sources on a broad range of topics related to counselling and Christian belief and practice;
   

5. make appropriate choices by applying a knowledge and understanding of biblical, psychological and counselling principles, and of legal requirements, in counselling and related situations;
   

6. understand and apply biblical principles beneficially in their daily lives and help others to do the same; and
   

7. exercise self-discipline in study and express knowledge, understanding and suggested applications in a clear, coherent and well-reasoned manner.
   
   

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

1. apply biblical principles of Christian living to their own lives and assist others to do the same [1101.3, 2227.3, 2234.3, 2237.3 and 2323.3];
   

2. appreciate the nature and spiritual significance of the Old Testament, discuss Old Testament theological themes, apply sound hermeneutical principles for the interpretation of different Old Testament genres, recognise various approaches to Old Testament criticism, and discuss the relevance of the Old Testament for life today [1102.3 and 1109.3];
   

3. discuss the nature of the New Testament, the different types of writing it contains, twentieth century approaches to New Testament interpretation, hermeneutical principles for different New Testament genres, and the themes, content and cultural backgrounds of New Testament books, and apply New Testament principles to daily life [1103.3 and 1109.3];
   

4. recognise and avoid the misuse of the Scriptures in counselling [1109.3, 2221.3 and 2321.3];
   

5. demonstrate a biblical understanding of the concept of the Trinity, the person and work of Christ, the doctrine of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church and the last things [1107.3];
   

6. present and discuss a biblical understanding of the person, work, gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit, and the role of the Holy Spirit in counselling [1206.3, 2221.3 and 2321.3];
   

7. describe and apply Christian ethical principles and their application in various personal and community situations, and appreciate professional ethical issues in counselling and outline the ethical standards expected in professional counselling practice [1207.3 and 2307.3];
   

8. present a biblical approach to counselling and a biblical perspective on human psychological functioning, and use this to assist them to recognise the root causes of many human problems [2120.3];
   

9. use specific and appropriate practical skills in relating to and counselling others [2124.3 and 2224.3];
   

10. give an informed account of the nature, scope, models and theories of modern psychology and discuss these from a biblical perspective [2220.3 or 2230.3, 2221.3 and 2321.3];
    

11. discuss and evaluate a number of approaches to counselling and psychotherapy, commenting on the extent to which these are compatible with biblical principles, and apply different counselling approaches to a variety of counselling situations [2221.3, 2321.3 and 2365.3];
    

12. describe the developmental processes and tasks that an individual is expected to accomplish over the lifespan, from conception to old age and discuss their relevance to counselling issues [2226.3];
    

13. discuss the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy family relationships, a biblical understanding of marriage and family life, family systems approaches to counselling and the family life cycle [2227.3];
    

14. discuss grief management principles and use these to assist people who are grieving through bereavement or other significant losses [2234.3];
    

15. appreciate his/her own limitations as a counsellor, and discuss and apply the rudiments of self-care for the counsellor, including the importance of setting boundaries, retreats and time alone, planning and the ability to say no [2306.3];
    

16. describe some common psychiatric disorders, discuss the role of counselling in their management and give supportive counselling to sufferers or members of their families who present for help [2323.3];
    

17. discuss many common relational problems which affect married and single people and families, and suggest appropriate counselling methods/models to assist people facing these problems [2327.3];
    

18. apply knowledge, understanding and skills gained through elective studies appropriately [electives]; and
    

19. integrate theory and practice through supervised practical counselling experience in a counselling facility and discuss the services provided by a range of counselling and welfare agencies [2365.3].