Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power Department
CLSP501‒ The Perpetual Voice of God
Scripture explicitly and repeatedly challenges us to lean on the Voice of Truth and walk by the Spirit, but what does that mean or not mean? While much of the evangelic community teaches that the charismatic gifts ceased with the closing of the biblical canon and the death of the original apostles, much of the full-gospel community embraces the gifts with scant knowledge of biblical or historical evidence for doing so.
And with so much misrepresentation and abuse of the gifts in question, many believers are turned off or freaked out by the supposed operation of these gifts.
This course serves as a deep dive into the Continuationism vs Cessationism controversy by providing a briefcase full of information relevant to the question of the validity of prophecy and charisma gifts today. Developed to fill a gaping hole in Christian education, it challenges students to revisit relevant Bible passages applying exegetical, hermeneutical and induction principles.
Along with that‒ documented miracles, spiritual manifestations and prophetic accounts through the centuries will be exposed to students.
CTSP502‒ Freedom in Christ
Elective for MDiv & DMin‒ 3 credits, easy. No Prerequisite.
Jesus promises us the abundant life, yet we often fail to experience such a life on an ongoing basis. The powers of darkness attack us daily, but are we aware that we have the power to conquer that darkness.
This starts with realizing the power of salvation and our identity in Christ. In this course, students learn how to harness their identity as adopted children of the King of kings.
The course will assist students in finding freedom from the burdens and regrets of the past and standing successfully against the spiritual forces of this world. We can win the battle for our minds, become the victorious persons we want to be, and discover the truth about God’s view of us.
With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can experience significant and lasting transformation through self-examination and knowing who we are in Christ.
CTSP503‒ Redemption from Tyrannical Inner Roots
Elective for MDiv & DMin‒ 3 credits, easy. No prerequisite.
Scripture calls us to spiritual maturity, yet we continue to see childlike behavior among the Christians we know, and find ourselves behaving in ways we ourselves often regret. What is it that keeps us from walking in the joy of the Lord and experiencing real spiritual liberty?
The concepts in this course‒ which incorporate both biblical principles and principles of psychology‒ have been utilized in counseling centers for many years with phenomenal results.
As our spiritual life forms and builds, we may be unaware of processes started in childhood which steal our ability to truly put into practice what we learn about living in Christ. Through awareness of this process and personal introspection, we can learn to overcome negative thoughts, irrational feelings and habitual sins.
Without physically sitting across the room from a counselor, students experience transformation as related to their own development and as related to the truth of the scripture and the character of God. This study will not only be helpful to you personally, but profoundly effective in your ministry to others.
CTSP504‒ The Visual Voice of God Series
4- Course Series: 15 Keys to Interpretation for Prophetic Dreamers
Elective for MDiv & DMin‒ 3 credits total, easy. No prerequisite.
This practical series unlocks and breaks down many of the mysteries surrounding dream interpretation. The principles and techniques shared will jump-start you in accurately identifying, interpreting and managing your prophetic dreams. Over 9 hours of video teaching through 55 PowerPoint-based lessons.
Content is applicable to all dreamers though personal testimonies may be presented from a Christian perspective. The fourth course includes numerous challenges to test your interpretation skills in addition to the quizzes and assignments.
2- Course Series: 88 Exercises for Prophetic Dreamers
Elective for MDiv & DMin‒ 1 credit total, easy. Prerequisite: 15 Keys to Interpretation for Prophetic Dreamers
This 2-course-series was crafted as a fast-track to bring student’s dream interpretation skills to a whole new level. Student scrutinize 12 dreams through 88 exercises in order to learn how to think when it comes to understanding dreams. And over the course of these dreams and exercises, 70 dream interpretation principles are presented which directly apply to the individual exercises. In-depth, fascinating and profound video content.
For students seeking interpretation ministry training‒ while remaining relevant for any student‒ this course-series introduces and repeatedly applies a number of principles that focus on interpreting and managing the dreams of others.
Doctorate-Level Courses
CTSP601‒ Deliverance Counseling Foundations & Practice
Requirement for DMin, Elective for MDiv― 4 credits, easy. Lab Fee applies. Prerequisite: CTSP501― Freedom in Christ.
Every single one of us have been affected by rejection, trauma, pressure, disappointment, or loss… often during childhood. Whether we realize it or not, these experiences have shaped our spiritual state and faith‒ and left unresolved, leave dark clouds over aspects of our lives which affect our oppressions and degrees of success.
This course gives students a chance for introspection and to begin working through issues which could be affecting their lives and ministries. Introspective intake survey will be available online.
CTSP602‒ Navigating The Pastoral Counseling Process
Requirement for DMin, Elective for MDiv― 3 credits, easy. Prerequisites: CTSP502‒ Freedom in Christ, CTSP503‒ Redemption from Tyrannical Inner Roots
Pastors spend much time counseling people in dilemma or crisis―a delicate task that requires careful evaluation of each situation. Sword & Spirit Seminary encourages its students to employ a strictly biblical approach to counseling based on the concept that the Bible itself provides all the principles needed for understanding and engaging in holistic counseling. Only by looking for resolutions to life’s challenges through the lens of scripture can we progress optimally.
As counselors, we must help the hurting connect solid theology with its practical application in order that they acheive spiritually-blessed positive results in their areas of concern. Too often, however, pastors feel unprepared to effectively do that.
While students are introduced to rich theological frameworks in other theological and counseling courses, this practical course― applicable to ministers as well as pastors― provides an overview of the counseling methods and process from the initial meeting to the final session.