Biblical Theology Equip

Biblical Theology Equip

Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) was established to provide training in Biblical Counselling and discipleship. Over the years it has become evident that there is a need for basic theological training that will better equip Christians in a theologically accurate understanding and practical use of Scripture.

In order to fulfil this need, SMTI will be offering a two-year programme called Biblical Theology Equip. The lecturers will cooperate with other local and international pastors who hold to an inerrant, authoritative and sufficient view of Scripture. The developers of this course have extensive theological training, ministerial experience and expertise in the various theological disciplines that will be offered.

SMTI believes this training will equip Christian workers, pastors and church members to better understand the Scriptures by introducing them to all of redemptive history, revealing the biblical themes, outlines, and content of each book of the Bible as well as the inter-Scriptural relationship they have with the rest of the Word. The Systematic Theology class will present what the Bible teaches regarding essential doctrines of the Christian faith while the Practical Theology class will help students apply what they have been taught over an eighteen-month period. The order and content of this program will give students confidence in the Scripture’s sufficient, understandable, and practical use in achieving its intended goal in and through every believer.

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Content

A general introduction to the fundamentals of understanding and applying Scripture. The classes are:

  • A Survey of the Old Testament,
  • A Survey of the New Testament,
  • An Introduction to Systematic Theology,
  • An Introduction to Practical Theology.

Year One – Semester One

Old Testament Survey: This class will consider each book of the Bible according to its structure, context, author, purpose and audience. This course will explain the different genres these books contain and how to understand them. It will also focus on each book’s place in redemptive history, its types and shadows, the expectation and preparation pointing to the coming Messiah—along with references to current ideologies that oppose the teaching of Scripture.

Year One – Semester Two

Systematic Theology: This class is rooted in the presupposition that every Christian should be a theologian. It will assist students in understanding what the whole Bible teaches about the Scriptures, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, redemption, and the Church.

Year Two – Semester Two

Systematic Theology: This class is rooted in the presupposition that every Christian should be a theologian. It will assist students in understanding what the whole Bible teaches about the Scriptures, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, redemption, and the Church.

Year Two – Semester Two

Practical Theology: This introductory class will show how theology becomes practical and will equip students in theologically accurate and practical application of Scripture in understanding and addressing the problems and struggles of persons in this fallen world. Our desire is to promote growth in and usefulness for Christ in the Church and the world through the application of Scripture to everyday life. This class will cover such topics as the foundations of biblical change, the methods of biblical change, the theology of biblical change, the theology of the family, and repenting of life-dominating sins. This class fulfils the minimum training requirement needed towards certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counsellors (ACBC).

Enrolment

  1. Apply online
  2. Join the Biblical Counselling Equip student platform
  3. Download the student notes for Year One – Semester One
  4. Attend classes in person or online.

ACBC Certification

After completing all the course modules in the two-year programme, students can pursue ACBC certification.

Phase 1:

  • Register with ACBC at biblicalcounselling.com
  • Join the SMTI student platform
  • After completing the Practical Theology class, watch the required counselling session on the student platform
  • Complete the 1,000 pages of required reading

Phase 2:

Phase 3:

  • Once the exams have been passed, find an ACBC Fellow and complete 50-hours of observed counselling
    After successful completion of the 50-hours of observed counselling a letter will be sent to ACBC with recommendations

After certification, you will need to complete the required continuing education units each year with an ACBC training center. SMTI is an approved ACBC training center. Visit www.acbcafrica.co.za for more Biblical Counselling training opportunities in South Africa.