Certificate in Christian Counselling – 기독교 상담 수료증

East Asia School of Theology & Elim Center’s

Certificate in Christian Counselling Program (in Korean)

In today’s families and churches, there is an increasing emphasis on building healthy relationships and raising children based on biblical values. Effective communication and psychological support are essential in this process. To meet these needs, professional and practical training in Christian counselling is becoming increasingly important to both family and church ministries. However, until now, it has been difficult to find a Korean-language Christian counselling program at a higher education level in Singapore. East Asia School of Theology (EAST) and Elim Center have thus partnered to establish a Christian Counselling Certificate Program designed for Christian women.

This program has been designed in alignment with the global framework of micro-credentials to ensure high educational standards while integrating biblical principles. As part of EAST’s missional commitment, the program aims to equip individuals with practical counselling skills to serve the Korean community with a Christ-centered approach, addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs from a biblical perspective. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate issued by EAST.

Purpose

The Certificate in Christian Counselling is a one-year program designed to equip Christian women with biblical counselling skills for more effective Christian counselling ministry in various community settings. This program aims to:

Equip Christian women leaders, laypeople and clergy-to-be with biblical counselling skills to support individuals facing emotional, spiritual, and relational challenges.
Integrate biblical principles and psychological/counselling insights for effective care within a Christian framework and families.
Develop Christ-centered counselling competency for ministry in churches, workplaces, and community settings.
Foster spiritual growth and self-awareness in participants to minister with wisdom, empathy, and biblical integrity

Target Group

The Certificate in Christian Counselling is suited for Korean-speaking Christian Women in Singapore, including clergy-to-be, ministry leaders, and missionaries seeking biblical counselling skills. It also includes lay leaders and small group facilitators involved in member care and discipleship; Christian professionals (e.g., educators, healthcare workers, social workers) who want to integrate faith-based counselling into their practice; and any believer passionate about helping others through biblical wisdom and counselling in community and family settings.

Program Explanation

The one-year certificate program involves coursework, mentorship and comprehensive learning experience with a total of 192 learning hours. The distribution of coursework and mentoring hours are as follow:

Classroom (direct learning and instruction time): 64 hours
Assignment (independent work and project completion): 96 hours
Mentoring group (guided support and discussion sessions): 32 hours

Schedule of Studies

Courses are conducted during academic terms on Mondays for 4 hours, 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM and 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM. Mentoring group meets for four times during each coursework but separately, 2 hours each time with the timing to be determined by individual groups. The one-day orientation is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025.

Term 1:

Course 1: August 4 – 25, 2025 (4 times)
Mentoring Group: 4 times
Course 2: September 1 – 29, 2025 (4 times, break on September 22)
Mentoring Group: 4 times

Term 2:

Course 3: February 2 – 23, 2026 (4 times)
Mentoring Group: 4 times
Course 4: March 2 – 30, 2026 (4 times, break on March 23)
Mentoring Group: 4 times

Course Description Information

Course 1: Foundations of Christian Counseling

Foundations of Christian Counseling provides a biblical framework for counseling, emphasizing soul care, the Holy Spirit’s role in healing, and the integration of faith with counseling principles. Participants will explore human nature from a biblical perspective, develop key counseling skills, and learn ethical guidelines for Christ-centered support. This course also highlights self-awareness, spiritual maturity, and the transformative power of gratitude in fostering resilience and emotional healing, equipping students to offer compassionate, biblically grounded guidance in church and community settings.

Course 2: Building Strong Families and Relationships

Building Strong Families and Relationships equips participants with biblical counseling principles to nurture healthy family relationships. This course addresses marital conflicts, parenting challenges, and family dynamics through a Christ-centered lens, emphasizing communication skills, conflict resolution, and emotional healing. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster strong, faith-based marriages and guide families toward spiritual and relational growth, ensuring a foundation rooted in biblical truth and grace.

Course 3: Navigating Emotional Pain and Crisis

Navigating Emotional Pain and Crisis equips participants to support those facing emotional struggles, grief, and crisis through a faith-based approach. This course covers crisis intervention, grief counseling, and addiction recovery while teaching the importance of interpreting non-verbal cues and recognizing early signs for effective intervention. With a special focus on women in ministry and home settings, participants will develop strategies for conflict resolution and providing hope rooted in biblical truth, fostering healing and restoration in individuals and communities.

Course 4: Women’s Journeys and Identity in Christ (Biblical Worldview)

Women’s Journeys and Identity in Christ (Biblical Worldview) explores the unique challenges and spiritual journeys of women through a biblical worldview. This course emphasizes a woman’s identity in Christ, her role in nurturing relationships, and her influence in family and ministry. Participants will learn faith-based counseling principles to support women in various life stages, including motherhood, while also gaining insights into biblical sexuality education for the next generation. Rooted in Scripture, this course equips women to walk in their God-given purpose with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Program Fees

Program Application Fee: S$35
Program Tuition Fee: S$720
Total Program Fees: S$755
Graduation Fee: S$150

The Total Program Fees (consisting of Program Application Fee and Program Tuition Fee) is payable upon acceptance into the program. The Graduation Fee is payable by all graduating students who will receive the graduation certificate. The fee covers the issuance of the certificate, rental of graduation regalia, venue and program costs, and refreshments for guests.

Audit Students

Audit School Fees per Course: S$150

Audit students will not receive any course credits for attending a class. They are expected, however, to complete some pre-class readings and/or certain projects to maximise their learning experience in class. To register for specific courses, please visit: east.edu.sg/courses-cc.

Benefits for Enrolled Students at EAST

Access to Academic Resources: Enjoy access to EAST’s physical library, which includes a collection of theological and counselling resources. Program Students have additional access to Digital Theological Library with expanded online offerings of over 1.5 million titles in e-books and 61,000 e-journals.
Spiritual Growth and Worship: Participate in EAST’s chapel service conducted every Wednesday at 11:30 AM during term time, fostering spiritual renewal and community worship.
Engagement in Open Seminars: Attend various open seminars organized by EAST, covering diverse theological and practical topics.
Theological Discussions: Join EAST occasional theological discussion groups and engage in deep conversations about faith, ministry, and biblical teachings.

Graduation Requirements

The following are requirements to graduate with a Certificate in Christian Counselling:

Completion of all course work with a grade of C- or higher.
Completed the Mentoring Group requirements with a Pass.
Demonstrate character and ministry skills appropriate for an EAST graduate.
Approval by the faculty.
Payment of all fees.

Application Information

All applicants for the Cert in Christian Counselling Program are expected to obtain a letter of endorsement from their church senior pastor or clergy. To start your application process or for other queries, please email 김정선 간사 at cert-cc@east.edu.sg with your request. We will email the new student applicant with a link to an online application form for completion. Write to us today!

East Asia School of Theology (east.edu.sg) is an inter-denominational theological seminary with a mission to “develop servant Christ-centered leaders for the Great Commission.” The school seeks to train, equip, and raise scholarly ministry practitioners through an integrated approach to learning that embraces the head, heart, and hands. EAST is a member of Asia Theological Association (ATA) and Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

Elim Center (elimcentersg.com) is a Christian education, counseling and coaching service in Singapore. Elim works with you to understand your concerns and break limiting emotional patterns to create a course of action that will bring hope, restoration, and transformation. We develop and conduct Christian education programs and seminars tailored for churches and Christian communities. We also collaborate with various ministries and organizations to build meaningful partnerships, supporting the spiritual and emotional well-being of individuals and families within the Christian community in Singapore.

Certificate in Christian Counselling program is by EAST & Elim Center in partnership
Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
Hee Sun Jackie Kim, Ph.D., CPCC, ATR
jackiekim@east.edu.sg