Parakaleo Christian Ministries
Biblical Counseling Course
Syllabus 2008-2009
Fall quarter classes begin on Tuesday, September 23rd
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Part 1: Growing Life-Filled Relationships from The Heart (October - January) | |
| Introduction: It's All about Relationships | Genesis 1-4, and various |
| In God's Image: Our Nature, Purpose, and Significance | Genesis 1:1-2:3 |
| Vital Partnerships: With God, His Creation, Each Other | Genesis 2:1-3:17a |
| Corrupted Image: Distorted Condition from the Fall | Genesis 3-6, and various |
| Progressive Deterioration: Growing Conviction of Need | Romans 1:1-2:4 |
| Hope of Redemption: Trust for New Life Here and Now | Romans 2:1-5:2 |
| New Identity: Resulting Ability to Change | Romans 5:1-6:14 |
| True Freedom: Victory over Habits, Peace of Mind | Romans 6:14-8:14 |
| New Life in the Spirit: Becoming like Jesus | Romans 8:4-12:2 |
| Vital Counseling Issues: Depression, Entering God's Rest | Psalm 77; Luke 14; Hebrews 3-4; 1 John 2 |
| God's Redeeming Love: Relentless Commitment to Bless | Genesis 6-50, and various |
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Part 2: Fruitful Interpersonal Relationships (Febuary - March) | |
| Redemptive Communication: The Foundation of Hope | Ephesians 1-3 |
| Constructive Communication: The Power of Truth | Ephesians 4 |
| Sensitive Communication: Enlightenment through Love | Ephesians 5:1-6:9 |
| Standing Firm: Avoiding Hidden Pitfalls | Eph. 6:10-20; Matt. 18; Gal. 5-6 |
| Resolving Conflict: True Wisdom Enables Unity | James; Colossians |
| Winning Hearts to Truth: Speaking and Loving as Jesus | John 12-17; various |
| Unjust Suffering: Living Hope for Self and Others | 1 Peter |
| Discipleship: Growing through Persistent Sin of Others | Hebrews 12 |
| Even Greater Works: The Triumph of Personal Testimony | 2 Corinthians 1-7 |
| Mystery Revealed: The Secrets of Fulfilling Friendship | Philippians |
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Part 3: Fulfilling Male-Female Relationships (Spring Quarter: April - June) | |
| Courtship: Dating and Engagement | Song of Solomon 1-3 |
| Protecting Love's Preciousness | Song of Solomon 8; 1 Cor. 6; 1 Thess. 4:1-8 |
| Healing from Sexual Wounds, Blessings through Scars | 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51; Matt. 18 |
| Breaking Patterns: Freedom for Godly Relationships | Matt. 5; Romans; Eph. 4; Prov. 5-9 |
| Fulfilling Friendship, Life as Singles | 1 Sam 18; Phil. 2 and 4; 1 Cor. 7 |
| Understanding Sexuality: Maleness and Femaleness | Genesis 1:26-3:21 |
| Christian Marriage: Love and Respect (1): Wives | Ephesians, esp. 5:22-24, 33b |
| Christian Marriage: Love and Respect (2): Husbands | Ephesians, esp. 5:25-33a |
| Redeeming Marriage: Hope Triumphs over Fear | 1 Peter, esp. 2:11-3:7 |
| Leaving and Yet Honoring Parents | Gen. 2:24; Eph. 6:2-3; various |
| Being the Lord's Servants as Parents to Children | Deuteronomy 6; Ephesians 6:1-4 |