How do I register for SMTI?
SMTI presents the biblical counselling programme through eight modules. The cost per module is R1300.00 for all contact session modules (Week-long and Evening Classes) and R1000.00 for online classes.
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 complete all modules, class participation, and completion of all tests and assignments.
To register, follow one of these links:
Accredited Track
Audit Track
Benefits of 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.
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
- 2021
- Foundations of Biblical Change
February 1 – 5 - Paradigms of Biblical Change
March 1 – 5 - Theological Basis
September 13 – 17 - Christian Life Issues
November 1 – 5 - 2022
- Marriage and Family Counselling
- Marriage and Family Topics
- Counselling Issues and Procedures
- Observation and Practicum
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