How do I register for SMTI?
SMTI presents the biblical counselling programme through eight modules in total over two years, with four modules per year. Each module is presented over one full week; Monday- Friday, 8h-17h. This means on-class interaction happens four times a year, while assignments are completed during the weeks between modules. The cost per module is R1300.00 for all contact session modules (Week-long and Evening Classes) and R1000.00 for online classes. Module fees include a module handbook with course material, grading of assignments, and lunches and light refreshments for contact modules.
SMTI provides registration for an auditing track and an accredited track;
- Auditing Track: the auditing track allows you to attend the whole course or choose which preferred modules you would like to attend. It does not require completion of assignments.
- Accredited Track: the accredited track requires you to attend all modules over the two years, class participation, completion of all tests and assignments. Preference is given to applicants for the accredited track.
There are two benefits in completing the accredited track of the SMTI Biblical Counselling Programme. For the second benefit to be obtained, students will need an a Honors degree;
- SMTI is an Association of Certified Biblical Counsellors (ACBC) registered counselling training centre, the only one outside of the USA. This provides the opportunity for those who complete the accredited track to pursue certification as an ACBC Biblical Counsellor. This certification process requires three phases; 1) Training (through SMTI accredited track); 2) Completion of ACBC theological and counselling exams and application form; 3) Supervised counselling hours with a certified ACBC counsellor.
- The Biblical Counselling Programme is in the process of being accredited as a Masters Degree in Biblical Counselling (MABC). Therefore those who enroll and complete the accredited track of the Biblical Counselling Programme sucessfully, will receive a MABC. The requirement for this is that they already have an Honors degree.
Registration for 2019 Week-Long, Evening and Online Classes are open!
Week-long Classes
Evening Classes
Online Classes
Classes Offered
Week-long classes
SMTI presents week-long classes through 8 modules in total over 2 years, with 4 modules per year. Each module is presented over 1 full week; Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. This means in-class interaction happens 4 times a year, while assignments are completed throughout the weeks between class.
Dates
- 2019
- Foundations of Biblical Counselling
February 4-8 - Paradigms of Biblical Change
April 1-5 - ACBC Certification Workshop
May 6-10 - Theological Basis for Biblical Counselling
October 7-11 - Christian Life Issues
November 4-8 - 2020
- Marriage and Family Counselling
February 3-7 - Marriage and Family Topics
March 30-April 3 - Counselling Issues and Procedures
October 5-9 - Observation and Practicum
November 2-6
Evening classes
SMTI presents evening classes through 8 modules in total over 4 years, with 2 modules per year. Each module is presented over 18 evening class sessions from 6 pm – 9 pm, while assignments are completed throughout the weeks between classes.
Dates
- 2018
- Foundations of Biblical Counselling
January 16, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 27
April 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26 - Methods of Biblical Change
July 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18
October 9
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4 - 2019
- Theological Basis for Biblical Counselling
February 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12
April 9, 16, 23, 30
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11 - Christian Life Issues
August 20, 27
September 3 ,10, 17
October 1, 15, 22, 29 - 2020
- Marriage and Family Counselling
January 21, 28
February 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 17
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9 – TBC - Marriage and Family Topics
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 29
October 13, 20, 27
November 10, 17, 24
December 1 – TBC, 8 – TBC