Certificate in Biblical Counselling
Equip’s Certificate in Biblical Counselling is awarded by combining selected Certificate in Theology (CertTh) subjects and materials from CCEF’s School of Biblical Counselling (SBC) with the aim of equipping students with a solid theological foundation and biblically informed knowledge and skills when providing counsel, support and care for others.
Our current students include pastors, elders, youth workers, small group leaders, those in training to be professional counsellors and lay people from all walks of life who desire to be better equipped when providing support, care and counsel to others.
Foundation in Biblical Counselling
6 credit points
Our Foundation comprises four subjects to give an overview of the Bible, help students interpret it, and deepen their understanding of how God changes us and how we help others.
Students enrolled in the Foundation in Biblical Counseling are required to start with Bible Overview, followed by one other CertTh subjects required for this programme.
Upon successfully completing both these CertTh subjects, students can advance to the SBC subjects, beginning with Dynamics of Biblical Change and then moving on to Helping Relationships.
CertTh subjects
SBC subjects
Certificate in Biblical Counselling
12 credit points
This programme is designed to equip you in building a biblical foundation theologically while loving and caring for others biblically.
Upon completing all the required CertTh subjects, which can be taken in any order, students have the flexibility to pursue other SBC subjects within the Certificate in Biblical Counseling syllabus in an order of their choice.
CertTh subjects
SBC subjects
CertTh Subjects
1. Promise to Fulfilment
2. Old Testament 1
3. Ephesians
4. Doctrine 1
5. Doctrine 2
SBC Subects
1. Applied Theology of the Person
2. Scripture for Life & Ministry
3. Everyday Problems in Counselling
4. Counselling in the Local Church
General Information
| CertTh subject | SBC subject | |
| Duration | 10 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Time Commitment per subject | 5 hours per week | 6 – 9 hours per week |
| Cost per subject | RM 160 | RM 650 |
| Terms per year | 3 terms | 4 terms |
| Mode of classes |
| Online learning via Canvas where students can watch the lectures, submit assignments, read articles, participate in a class community board, and communicate with the Online Instructor. |
| Requirement to receive a credit point | 65% and above | C- or higher |
+ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete the whole course in a certain timeframe?
There is no required timeframe to complete. Students have the flexibility to complete according to their own capacity.
What can I do with the Certificate in Biblical Counselling awarded by Equip?
Equip’s Certificate in Biblical Counselling will equip you for effective Pastoral care in the local church in a variety of pastoral situations. Such a person can be a resource others can look to caring for more difficult pastoral issues in the church.
However, our Certificates are not the equivalent of certification, and are not sufficient for career-level training.
Can I transfer credits from other institutions for this?
In most cases, no transfer of credit will be offered. However, you may apply for transfer of credit by filling out the “Transfer Credit Form” available here.
Am I able to receive the CCEF Certificates as well?
Yes, on top of the Equip Certificate in Biblical Counselling, as a student registered with CCEF, you are eligible to get Certificates awarded by CCEF.
Have other questions?
If you have other questions that are not listed above, feel free to write to us at info@equip.org.my or simply submit your enquiry at https://new.equip.org.my/contact/