International College of Christian Therapy

Transforming Leaders
Dayspring Christian University
Catalog and application Forms
2011-2012
Dallas, TX
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A part of the Dayspring Ministry Group
INCLUDES THE MASTER AND DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES
(Biblical Model)
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR “LIFE COACH” TRAINING … YOU CAN START NOW!!!
University Catalog
Other Schools in the University System include:
The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy
Barton Stone School of Theology
John Wesley School of Christian Ministry
Robert Raikes School of Christian Education
Dear Students & Friends,
Welcome to the wonderful family of the Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy, formerly
ICCT and CMI. Please allow me to share a few thoughts and highlights about this
tremendous ministry.
Dr. Denis Francois,
Chancellor, DCU
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Vision:
The vision the Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy remains the same as that of International College of
Christian Therapy, broad and vast. I remember precisely when I began hearing God speak about the vision of
ICCT, which now is ITCT. Starting as a seemingly insignificant spark, this vision grew for some months and by the
end of summer, 2000 it had grown into a burning flame. It was during this year that we went into action. Adding
to our busy ministry and walking in faith, we began to see the picture unfold. This vision has became very
important to AACT, of which the Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy will be even more of an integral part
than ICCT every was.
The College:
We have a genuine burden for ministers, Christian counselors, church workers and everyday Christians who desire more education in the
field of Christian Counseling, Ministry and Theology. Because of time constraints, inconvenience, or financial difficulties, many cannot
attend a classical resident Bible college or seminary. Recognizing these constraints, We realized the need for affordable, nonresident, and
possibly later, resident training in all of the fields listed. That dream seemed at times to be an unreachable goal. Nevertheless, as always,
God is providing the solution. In an almost overnight intervention from the Lord, our dream has become a reality, first through the
International College of Christian Therapy and now thorugh the Institute of Theology & Christian Cherapy.
From these beginnings we have grown until we have students from around the country. We have not set up branch campuses but we have a
training center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where we hold all of our graduations in June. We have also begun to issue our degrees through
our association with Zoe Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria. Our Lord has been faithful to send God fearing people, loving and
faithful men and women to become a part of the faculty of this great venture. I cannot thank Him enough for the quality workers He has
placed alongside us as our co-laborers in the execution of this complex task.
Dr. Denis Francois, Chancellor
Statement of Faith
The Seven Articles of Faith
We Believe...
...there is one God eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three
persons -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
...Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He is our Lord and Savior
...the Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and
empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of
judgment.
...the Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were inspired by
God and are sufficient for faith and practice.
...Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we
are silent.
...the church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood
and are born again of the Holy Spirit.
...the local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for
prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and the observance of the ordinances of baptism and
the Lord's Supper.
Purpose:
The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy was founded for the purpose of making a good, Biblically oriented education,
specifically directed toward the Christian Counseling field, available to pastors, Christian counselors, and Christian workers.
ADMISSIONS
The Admissions Process
Applicants should complete the application in this catalog and then submit the following items to this office:
1. A completed application form. THERE IS NOT AN APPLICATION FEE
2. Official transcripts from any high school, post-secondary school, college, university, technical or similar school previously attended
should be sent to the AACT headquarters office. Applicants must have (1) earned a high school diploma, a General Education
Diploma (GED), or similar certificate in order to apply and send a copy to the Registrar's Office.
3. A current photograph.
Acceptance Procedures
The University reserves the right to reject any applicant for any reason it deems justifiable. All questions about application,
admissions, enrollment, or credit accumulation should be directed via the email link below, or the postal address, to:
[email protected]
AACT Resource Center, P.O. Box 863, Brookhaven, Mississippi 39602
Please allow at least fifteen (15) days for the office to respond to any matter.
Non Discriminatory Policy
Dayspring Christian University adheres to consistent screening policies pertinent to its mission and call. However, it does not discriminate on
the basis of gender, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or college
administered programs. Admitted students are privileged to enjoy all programs, activities and freedoms generally made available to the
students at the Institute.
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Confidentiality Of Student Records
The University practices are in full voluntary compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act
(Buckley Amendment). For details concerning the handling of student files and policies concerning
student record review, please consult the Registrar.
Accreditation (See Addendum … end of catalog)
ITCT / DCU has not sought accreditation with any small or local accrediting association or institution. At
the proper time in the life of the school the University will apply for regional accreditation.
The University is a member of the Association of Biblical Accountability in Education. The American
Association of Christian Therapists lists the University as a “Certified Academic Institution.”
The Institute also is in concert with several other similar religious institutions to better enable students to
transfer credits and seek extra course work through sister institutions.
The Board of Directors of Dayspring Christian University states that the quality of courses offered to
students through the University helps to show the credibility of the institution. A copy of one of our
syllabi is available upon request.
It has also been established that the Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy and Dayspring Christian
University, both religious institutions, do not offer degree programs customarily offered at secular
colleges and universities.
NOTE: - Certification Creditability
The AACT's certification program does not qualify one for a state license nor is it to be confused with any state license. Most
states have various laws that require a regionally accredited Masters or Doctors degree before one may be certified by the state.
AACT certification is provided for those who are called by the Lord into a ministry of counseling.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NO APPLICATION FEE!
All Degrees are only 69.95 per Credit or Semester Hour!!!
Graduation fee, each degree - $95.00
Payment Plan
Tuition is kept low to make affordable the pursuit of an advanced degree. Our objective is to offer an opportunity for personal improvement
and to promote advancement in the field of Christian Counseling.
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First Payment with signed contract.
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Monthly payments from $85.00
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Students paying in full receive a 20% discount.
Payment Policy
Students are to adhere to the payment plan. Immediately contact the business office if there are any difficulties in adhering to the plan.
Students owing the school money will not be allowed to:
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1. Register for subsequent credit classes until all bills are paid in full.
2. Receive their diploma/degree and participate in the graduation ceremony.
Late Fees
Students electing to pay for their coursework on a monthly basis will be charged a $5 late fee if the tuition payment is not received in our
offices by the 15th day of the month. Applicants who do not return their contractual agreements on or before the contract date will be charged
a $50 late fee before the applicant will be admitted to the degree program. (Note: Repeated late payments and/ or failure to pay on a student
contract may adversely affect your credit rating.
Refund Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to notify ITCT when officially withdrawing from a degree program. Refunds are determined from the
official date of withdrawal as follows:
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100% if WD is before issuance of coursework
75% if WD is within 15 days of acceptance
50% if WD is between 15-45 days of acceptance
0% if WD is after 45 days of date of acceptance
You will not be allowed to withdraw from the contractual agreement after 90 days of enrollment.
More detailed information can be found on the website. Please research the
site, call or email if you have questions.
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Administrators and Professors for the
AACT and Dayspring Christian University.
Gary W. Barkman, Ph.D., D.C.C., President
Denis Francois, Ph.D. Chancellor
Joseph Yakaginski, Ed.D., Provost
Adrian Najara, Ph.D., Hispanic Campus Director
David Lavigne, Ph.D., Dean, Canadian Students
Ralph Long, Ph.D., Dean, Theology and Ministry Students
Teaching Center Professors:
Hyacinth Delores Blissett, Ph.D, Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Denis Francois, Ph.D. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Jesus Hernandez, Ph.D., Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Conference Instructors / Professors
Karen Dixson, PH.D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ralph Long, PH.D., Baltimore, Maryland
Rev. Cynthia Mesa, Ocala, Florida
Rev. Nelson Mesa, Ocala, Florida
Online Professors with location
Rubie Lucille Ellis, Ph.D., Psy.D. (BM) Kansas City, Missouri
Fr. George A. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Harlingen, Texas
Malcolm Patterson, Ed.D., Boston, Massachusetts
Debra P. Schmidt, Psy.D. (BM) Wichita Falls, Texas
Joseph Yakaginski, Ed.D., Bronks, New York
Adjunct and Associate professors
Dr. Gregory Braggs Sr., Tutwiler, Mississippi
Dr. John Carter, Madison, Alabama
Dr. Larry Dale Green, Rathdrum, Idaho
Dr. Christopher Lee Johnson, Conway, Arkansas
Dr. Haynesley Rollinson Griffith, St. Michael, Barbados
Dr. Walter Swinson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Lisa Williams, Jackson, Mississippi
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Programs of Study DCU & ITCT
Undergraduate Studies (With Ministry, Counseling or Theology Emphasis)
The University has tried to present a program of undergraduate studies that will help ministers and lay persons interested in
ministry. This will be done through the Diploma of Biblical Studies & Ministry for 30 hours, The Associate of Ministry
Degree for 60 hours, or the Bachelor of Ministry degree for 120 semester credit hours. Hopefully the DCU can help persons
begin their religious training through knowledge in: Ministry, Church Administration, Preaching, Christian or Pastoral
Counseling, and Theology. Every Christian is called as an Ambassador of Christ to bring others into a right relationship with
God through Jesus Christ. This program will assist the undergraduate level minister to lead persons into that right relationship.
Life and Ministry Credit is available up to 60 semester Credits at the undergraduate level. There is no charge for this service
but we will require documentation to accompany your application.
Transfer Credits combined with Life & Ministry Credit will be considered on a per student basis. These credits can be granted
for only the undergraduate diploma and degrees. .
Total required credits required for:
Diploma, 30 Credit Hours;
Associate of Ministry Degree, 60 Credit Hours;
Bachelor of Ministry degree 120 credits
Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Bachelor of Theology
Required courses for the Diploma of Ministry & Biblical Studies
BIB 1113 Survey Of The New Testament
BIB 1123 Survey Of The Old Testament
BIB 2223 Acts And Corinthians
BIB 2283 Biblical Perspective Of World Missions
BIB 3383 Interpreting The Bible
BCT1027 Psychology and the Christian Faith
ENG 1113 Composition And Rhetoric I
THE 2213 Introduction To Theology
6 hours of electives – student’s choice
Required courses for the Associate of Ministry degree
First Semester
BIB 1113 Survey Of The New Testament
BIB 1123 Survey Of The Old Testament
BIB 2223 Acts And Corinthians
BIB 3383 Interpreting The Bible
BCT1027 Psychology and the Christian Faith
ENG 1113 Composition And Rhetoric I
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ENG 2273 Introduction to Literature
SPH 1113 Fundamentals of Speech
THE 2213 Introduction To Theology
3 hours of electives – Student’s Choice
Second Semester
BCT 0073 Accountability in Ministry
GES 1173 Computer Applications – Basic
GOV 2213 National and State Government
MTH 1113 College Math
PHY 1113 Physical Science and PHY 1111 Lab
PSY 1153 Introduction to Psychology
12 hours of electives – Student’s Choice
Required courses for the:
Bachelor of Ministry Degree
Bachelor of Christian Therapy Degree
Bachelor of Theology Degree
First Semester
BIB 1113 Survey Of The New Testament
BIB 1123 Survey Of The Old Testament
BIB 2223 Acts And Corinthians
BIB 3383 Interpreting The Bible
BCT1027 Psychology and the Christian Faith
ENG 1113 Composition And Rhetoric I
ENG 2273 Introduction to Literature
SPH 1113 Fundamentals of Speech
THE 2213 Introduction To Theology
3 hours of electives – Student’s Choice
Second Semester
BCT 0073 Accountability in Ministry
GES 1173 Computer Applications – Basic
GOV 2213 National and State Government
MTH 1113 College Math
PHY 1113 Physical Science and PHY 1111 Lab
PSY 1153 Introduction to Psychology
12 hours of electives – Student’s Choice
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Dayspring Christian University now offers a
test for those interested in receiving life
Credit. With this test a student may receive
up to 60 hours credit toward his/her
Bachelor’s degree.
This option has just become available in
2011. The Cost for the test is less than the
cost of one three hour course, only $199.00.
A student will be given three opportunities to
pass the test. And the test is an open book
test.
If you have been in ministry for several years
and wish to acquire your bachelor’s degree,
ask about this test.
Third Semester
CMN 3353 Church Administrative Leadership
BCT 0013 Public Speaking I
BCT 1024 Basics in Christian Counseling
BCT 1033 Faith Based Recovery
ENG 1123 Composition and Rhetoric II
REL 3353 History of Christianity
12 hours of electives – student’s specialization
Fourth Semester
BCT 0043 Philosophy of the Cross
BCT 0083 Pastoral Theology I
BCT 1013 Coffee break Counseling
BTH 1033 Systematic Theology 1: The Doctrine of the Word of God
GES 2113 Computer Applications – Advanced
PED 2232 Wellness and Lifestyle
12 hours of electives – student’s specialization
Courses used in all undergraduate studies
GENERAL EDUCATION 2 Hours
GES 1112 Learning And Development
COMMUNICATION ARTS 6 Hours
ENG 1113 Composition And Rhetoric I
ENG 1123 Composition And Rhetoric II
RELIGIOUS STUDIES 42 Hours
BIB 1113 Survey Of The New Testament
BIB 1123 Survey Of The Old Testament
BIB 1133 Biblical Prayer As Ministry
BIB 2213 Bible Study
BIB 2223 Acts And Corinthians
BIB 2283 Biblical Perspective Of World Missions
BIB 3383 Interpreting The Bible
REL 3313 Scripture And Ethics
THE 2213 Introduction To Theology
THE 2223 Pentecostal Doctrine
Communication Arts: 12 hours
ENG 1113 Composition and Rhetoric I
ENG 1123 Composition and Rhetoric II
SPH 1113 Fundamentals of Speech
ENG 2233 American Literature I
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ENG 2243 American Literature II
ENG 2273 Introduction to Literature
Psychology: 3 hours
PSY 1153 Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics: 3 hours
MTH 1113 College Math
MTH 1123 College Algebra
MTH 1213 Intermediate Algebra
Science: 4 hours from the following
BIO 1113 Biological Science and BIO 1111 Lab
PHY 1113 Physical Science and PHY 1111 Lab
Social Studies: 6 hours
GOV 2213 National and State Government
3 hours from HIS (1000 - 2000)
Physical Education: 4 hours (1 hour given for each year of military service)
PED 2232 Wellness and Lifestyle
2 hours from activity courses without duplication: PED 1101-2291
General Education: 5 Hours
GES 1112 Learning and Development
3 hours from the following:
GES 1173 Computer Applications - Basic
GES 2113 Computer Applications - Advanced
The Biblical Studies specialization is designed to prepare students
for ministerial roles and further graduate studies through an
intensified program of biblical and theological research.
BCT 0013 Public Speaking I
BCT 0023 Life of Christ I
BCT 0034 Bible Survey, Old & New Testament
BCT 0043 Philosophy of the Cross
BCT 0054 Introduction to Theology
BCT 0063 Hermeneutics
BCT 0073 Accountability in Ministry
BCT 0083 Pastoral Theology I
BCT 1013 Coffee break Counseling
BCT 1024 Basics in Christian Counseling
BCT 1033 Faith Based Recovery
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Specialization Studies: 30 hours, Ministry, Preaching, Biblical Studies Emphasis
GRK 3313 Introduction to Biblical Greek I
GRK 3323 Introduction to Biblical Greek II
PHL 2223 Introduction to Philosophy
THE 3313 Church Doctrinal Studies I
THE 3323 Old Testament Theology
THE 4413 New Testament Theology
THE 4423 Church Doctrinal Studies II
BIB 1133 Biblical Prayer as Ministry
BIB 2283 Biblical Perspective of World Missions
BIB 3383 Interpreting The Bible
CMN 2213 Foundations of Church Ministries
CMN 2313 Pastoral Counseling
CMN 3333 Introduction to Biblical Preaching
CMN 3343 Teaching the Scriptures
CMN 3353 Church Administrative Leadership
CMN 4483 Church Ministries Practicum
REL 3313 Scripture and Ethics
BIB 2213 Bible Study
BIB 2223 Acts and Corinthians
REL 1113 Survey of the New Testament
REL 1123 Survey of the Old Testament
REL 3353 History of Christianity
THE 2213 Introduction to Theology
THE 2223 Pentecostal Doctrine
Specialization Studies: 30 hours Psychology / Counseling
PSY 1113 Psychology of Selfhood and the Christian Faith
PSY 2323 Developmental Psychology
PSY 2273 Introduction to Counseling
PSY 3113 History & Systems in Psychology
PSY 3313 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 3333 Theories of Personality
PSY 3383 Methods and Techniques of Counseling
PSY 3433 Psychology of Religion
PSY 4413 Marriage and Family Counseling
PSY 4483 Human Sexuality
BCT 2013 Introduction to Psychology and Counseling (General and Abnormal)
BCT 2023 Using Spiritual Gifts in Counseling
BCT 2033 Depression and the Christian
BCT 2043 Introduction Child/Adolescent Therapy I
BCT 2513 Revealing Gods Presence
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BCT 2523 Child/Adolescent Therapy II
BCT 2533 Counseling those who are Depressed
BCT 2543Premarital & Marriage Counseling
BCT 2554 Introduction to the DSM (IV)
BCT 2706 Case Study BCT
Specialization Studies: 30 hours Theology & Theological studies
BTH 1033 Systematic Theology 1: The Doctrine of the Word of God
BTH 1043 Systematic Theology 2: The Doctrine of God
BTH 1053 Systematic Theology 3: The Doctrine of Man
BTH 2054 Systematic Theology 4: The Doctrines of Christ & The Holy Spirit
BTH 2064 Systematic Theology 5: The Doctrine of Redemption
BTH 2074 Systematic Theology 6: The Doctrine of The Church & Feminist Theology
BTH 3014 Systematic Theology 7: The Doctrine of the Future & Black Theology
Master of Psychology (Biblical Model)
49 credit hours required
Core
PSY500 - Exegesis I (New Testament) – 3 credits
PSY507 - Hermeneutics I – 3 credits
PSY510 - Christian Counseling Training I (Dr. Kitay) – 3 credits
PSY504 - Pneumatology (Ministry of the Holy Spirit) - 3 credits
PSY523 - Human Development – 3 credits
PSY528 - Research and Evaluation – 3 credits
PSY550 - Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives – 3 credits
PSY555 - Crisis Intervention I – 3 credits
PSY564 - Using the DSM (IV) I – 3 credits (This is an elective if you have taken a class on the DSM)
Electives
PSY505 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology – 3 credits
PSY520 - Ethics for Psychologists – 3 credits
PSY521 - Seasonal Affective Disorder –3 credits
PSY522 - Ethics in School Counseling – 3 credits
PSY525 - Addiction, Intervention and Treatment – 3 credits
PSY538 - Learning Theories – 3 credits
PSY532 - Health Care Information Systems – 3 credits
PSY840 - Child Therapy – 3 credits
PSY541 - Cinema Therapy – 3 credits
PSY550 - Health Care Law – 3 credits
PSY542 - Counseling the Adolescent – 3 credits
PSY557 – Epidemiology of Deviant Behavior – 3 credits
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PSY575 - Advanced Clinical Evaluation – 3 credits
PSY595 - Field Practicum – 6 credits
PSY548 - Tests and Measurements – 3 credits
PSY573 - Group Process – 3 credits
PSY590 – Psychopathology – 3 credits
PSY512 – Christian Counseling Training II – 3 credits
Total credits required for Master of Psychology – 49
(Biblical Model)
Master of Ministry – 39 Credit Hours Required
Master of Divinity – 39 Credit Hours Required
Master of Theology – 49 Credit Hours Required
Master of Christian Therapy – 49 Credit Hours Required
Life and Ministry Credit are given only at the Bachelor level. Transfer Credits will be determined on a
per student basis as 20 credits must be taken from The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy. At
least 20 hours must be taken in the Degree emphasis courses
CORE CURRICULUM - ALL MASTER'S DEGREES
MCT300 Life of Christ II MCT - 4 credit hours
MCT301 Understanding the Old Testament - 4 credit hours
MCT302 Old Testament Theology - 3 credit hours
MCT304 New Testament Theology - 3 Credit hours
MCT305 Pneumatology (Ministry of the Holy Spirit) - 3 credit hours
COUNSELING / THERAPY EMPHASIS
MCT350 Crises Counseling - 3 credit hours
MCT351 Revealing Gods Presence - 3 credit hours
MCT352 Play Therapy - 3 credit hours
MCT353 Counseling those who are Depressed - 3 credit hours
MCT354 Premarital & Marriage Counseling - 3 credit hours
MCT355 Using the DSM (IV) I - 4 credit hours
MCT401 Guilt, forgiveness, Grace - 3 credit hours
MCT402 Addressing the past - 3 credit hours
MCT403 Family Counseling - 3 credit hours
MCT404 Blended Families I - 3 credit hours
MCT405 Addiction, Sexual Disorders, Substance Abuse and the Christian - 4 credit hours
MCT450 Case Study - 6 credit hours
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MINISTRY / ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS
MIN501 Biblical Foundations for the Practice of Ministry – 3 credit hours
MIN507 Biblical Preaching in Today's World – 3 credit hours
MIN509 Christian Worship – 3 Credit Hours
MIN511 Contemporary Approaches to Preaching – 3 credit hours
MIN513 The Pastor as a Person – 3 credit hours
MIN515 Spiritual Formation – 3 credit hours
MIN517 Ethical Issues in Ministry – 3 credit hours
MIN519 Evangelism and Renewal in the Local Church – 3 credit hours
MIN521 Small Groups – 3 credit hours
MIN523 Life Management and Personal Renewal – 3 credit hours
MIN525 Understanding Refocusing – 3 credit hours
MIN527 Survey of Church History – 3 credit hours
MIN529 Philosophy of Ministry – 3 credit hours
MIN531 Studies in the History of Preaching – 3 credit hours
MIN533 Classic Mission Literature – 3 credit hours
MIN535 Contemporary World Mission – 3 credit hours
MIN541 Strategies of Multi-cultural Ministry – 3 credit hours
MIN545 Leadership in the Local Church – 3 credit hours
MIN547 The Pastor as Leader – 3 credit hours
MIN553 Church Growth – 3 credit hours
MIN557 Conflict Management – 3 credit hours
MIN561 Managing the Church – 3 credit hours
MIN567 Multiple Staff in the Church – 3 credit hours
MIN573 Organizational Communication – 3 credit hours
MIN 577 Building a Church Action Plan – 3 credit hours
MIN 579 Building Outreach and Discipleship Strategies – 3 credit hours
MIN 583 Leading a Church Strategic Plan – 3 credit hours
MIN 589 Planting/Parenting Strong New Churches – 3 credit hours
THEOLOGY EMPHASIS
MTH502 A Biblical Theology of Ministry – 3 credit hours
MTH506 Contemporary Theological Issues – 3 credit hours
MTH508 The Doctrine of Holiness and the Preaching Program – 3 credit hours
MTH512 Theology of Ministry - 4 credit hours
MTH516 Theology of Ministry II – 4 credit hours
MTH518 Systematic Theology – 4 credit hours
MTH522 Systematic Theology II – 4 credit hours
MTH526 Theology of the Lutheran Reformation – 3 credit hours
MTH528 Calvinistic Theology – 3 credit hours
MTH530 Incarnational and Trinitarian Doctrine – 3 credit hours
MTH532 Research Course: Systematic Theology – 5 credit hours
MTH538 Johannine Theology – 3 credit hours
MTH542 Pauline Theology – 3 credit hours
MTH544 Armenian Theology – 3 credit hours
MTH546 Readings in Old Testament Theology – 3 credit hours
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MTH548 Puritanism and Orthodoxy – 3 credit hours
MTH552 Theology of the Holy Spirit – 3 credit hours
MTH556 Speaking in Tongues – 3 credit hours
MTH 562 End of Days Theology – 3 credit hours
BIBLE COURSES
BIB603 Septuagintal Studies – 3 credit hours
BIB607 Biblical Interpretation in the 16th and 17th Centuries - – 3 credit hours
BIB611 Biblical Aramaic – 3 credit hours
BIB615 Understanding the Old Testament – 3 credit hours
BIB617 The Use of the Old Testament in the New – 3 credit hours
BIB621 Current Issues in OT Studies – 3 credit hours
BIB627 Methods of Old Testament Interpretation – 3 credit hours
BIB631 Research Course: Old Testament – 3 credit hours
BIB635 The Art of Hebrew Poetry – 3 credit hours
BIB639 The Song of Songs – 3 credit hours
BIB643 Biblical Exegesis for Preaching-Selected Old Testament topics – 3 credit hours
BIB645 Current Issues in NT Studies – 3 credit hours
BIB653 The Letter to the Ephesians – 3 credit hours
BIB657 Research Course: New Testament – 3 credit hours
BIB663 Gospels/Life of Christ – 3 credit hours
BIB667 Biblical Exegesis for Preaching-Selected New Testament topics – 3 credit hours
BIB671 Biblical Studies and Research Methodology – 3 credit hours
BIB677 Hermeneutics – 3 credit hours
BIB681 The “Oneness” Doctrine – 3 credit hours
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE (D.MIN.) – 49 Credit Hours
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is an advanced professional degree designed for persons in the ordained
ministry of the Church. It presupposes both the completion of a first graduate degree in Ministry,
Counseling/Therapy or theology and experience in a field of full-time ministry. It provides a discipline
through which active pastors can reflect critically on their ministries and further develop professional skills.
Because of the professional nature of the program, the active partnership of supporting Church
Conferences, synods or other judicatories is valued.
The candidate for this degree is expected to demonstrate achievement at a level significantly in beyond the expectations of firstdegree programs with respect to four goals:
To develop an advanced understanding and integration of ministry in relation to theological disciplines;
To formulate a comprehensive and critical understanding of ministry in which theory and practice inform and enhance each other;
To develop skills and competencies and appropriate research methods that are required for pastoral leadership at the most mature
and effective level;
To contribute to the understanding and practice of ministry through the completion of a doctoral-level project in ministry.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the standard application elements listed in the catalog, admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program requires
the following:
Master of Ministry degree or another master’s degree in a theological or counseling/therapy discipline earned in a program that
requires at least 40 semester hours or the equivalent.
A cumulative grade-point average in the master’s level program of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
A minimum of three years in the professional ministry of the Church after receiving the MDiv degree or its equivalent
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The DMin program is different than any degree of ITCT as it is constituted by a learning contract negotiated between the candidate
and the Seminary. This contract varies according to the context and the goals of each candidate. A supervisory committee, appointed
by the Faculty, made up of peers and associates of the candidate, assists and directs the candidate in preparing the contract and
fulfilling it. The following elements are part of the contract:
(a) 24 hours in colloquia with peers and faculty members; made up of 8 meetings of three hours each with the peer group. – 8 Credit
Hours
The Pastor as Person. You will rediscover your self in the company of professional peers, come to terms with depersonalizing factors
in ministry, review professional and vocational choices and build deep levels of trust and cooperation among colleagues.
The Theology of Ministry. Objectives include examining, understanding and critiquing the ministry of each student, helping to build
more coherent theories of ministry and reflecting upon ministry from Biblical and theological perspectives.
The Cultural Milieu and Mission of the Church. You will develop skills for identifying, researching and understanding a major social
issue in the local culture of your collegium group. You also will prepare and analyze mission strategies.
(b) six courses;
1. Research Methods course – 3 Credit hours
2. Five courses in the area of concentration of the selected discipline; Theology, Counseling/Therapy, Practical Ministry, Preaching.
– 15 Credit hours
(c) supervised training and other learning situations, created by interaction with the candidate and the faculty; - 4 Credit Hours, and
(d) an independent project in which the candidate devotes intensive study to some task or issue in his/her ministry. – 10 Credit Hours
The final doctoral project is to demonstrate the candidate's ability to apply the general methodology of D.Min. Study. The subject
matter must represent ministerial research or work that is needed in the church today. Ordinarily the project is to be undertaken in
the setting where the candidate is carrying on his or her own ministry. The dissertation is to be a 125-175 page analytical paper
complete with a sustained argument in an area that has broader applications than an individual ministry.
To be in good standing, a student must maintain an overall grade-point average of not less than 3.0.
The programs are usually in the fields of Theology, Practical Ministry, Preaching, Counseling or Therapy, but can be modified to
other fields of study as each student may request.
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Doctor of Psychology (Biblical Model), Standard
47 Credit Hours
Doctor of Psychology (Biblical Model), Elevated/Teaching
67 Credit Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Biblical Model)
74 Credit Hours
Transfer Credits - Call for information.
Core
PSY700 - Exegesis II (New Testament) – 4 credits
PSY707 - Hermeneutics II – DCT 503 – 3 credits
PSY810 - Christian Counseling Training I (Dr. Kitay) – 3 credits
PSY812 – Christian Counseling Training II – 3 credits
PSY711 – Law for the Christian Counselor – 3 credits
PSY755 - Spiritual Gifts in Crisis Counseling – 3 credits
PSY764 - Using the DSM (IV) II – DCT 556 – 4 credits
PSY890 - Case Study – 5 credits (required with thesis summarizing case study
for Doctor of Psychology degree
Electives
PSY703 - Discovering the Old Testament – 4 credits
PSY705 - Recovering from Grief – 3 credits
PSY709 – Personality theories – 3 credits
PSY713 - Setting up a Counseling Center – 4 credits
PSY721 - Foundations of Psychology - Doctoral Learners - 3 credits
PSY733 - Psychopharmacology - 3 credits
PSY751 - Counseling the Depressed II – 3 credits
PSY753 - Counseling the Suicidal/Teen Suicide – 3 credits
PSY754 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 3 credits
PSY756 - Advanced Research Methods - 3 credits
PSY763 - Qualitative Analysis - 3 credits
PSY771 - Family Systems Theories - 3 credits
PSY772 - Family and Marriage Counseling – 3 credits
PSY775 - Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Family – 3 credits
PSY777 - Sexual Dysfunction and Abuse – 3 credits
PSY814 - Christian Counseling Training III – 3 credits
PSY854 - Current Issues and Methods in Family Research - 3 credits
PSY857 - Advanced Child/Adolescence Therapy – 3 credits
PSY860 - Abuse Therapy – 3 credits
Total credits required for Doctor of Psychology – 47 or 67 or 74
(Biblical Model)
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Doctor of Divinity – 49 Credit Hours Required
Doctor of Theology – 67 Credit Hours Required
Doctor of Christian Therapy – 49 Credit Hours Required
Life Credit is only given at the Bachelor Level Transfer Credits are considered on a per student basis as 20 credits
must be taken from The Instute of Theology & Christian Therapy.
CORE COURSES FOR ALL DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREES
DCT500 Exegesis II (New Testament) - 4 credit hourss
DCT501 Romans - 3 credit hours
DCT502 Recovering from Grief - 3 credit hours
DCT503 Hermeneutics II - 3 credit hours
COURSES FOR COUNSELOR / THERAPIST DEGREES
DCT505 Personality theories - 3 credit hourss
DCT506 Law for the Christian Counselor - 3 credit hours
DCT507 Setting up a Counseling Center - 4 credit hours
DCT551 Counseling the Depressed II - 3 credit hours
DCT552 Counseling the Suicidal/Teen Suicide - 3 credit hours
DCT553 Spiritual Gifts in Crisis Counseling - 3 credit hours
DCT554 Advanced Child/Adolescence Therapy - 3 credit hours
DCT555 Abuse Therapy - 3 credit hours
DCT556 Using the DSM (IV) II - 4 credit hours
DCT571 Family Systems Therapy – credit hours
DCT572 Family and Marriage Counseling - 3 credit hours
DCT573 Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Family - 3 credit hours
DCT574 Sexual Dysfunction and Abuse - 3 credit hours
DCT590 Case Study - 6 credit hours
COURSES FOR THEOLOGY DEGREES
DTH701 Contemporary Theology I – 3 credit hours
DTH705 The Doctrine of Man and Sin – 3 credit hours
DTH709 The Doctrine of Salvation – 3 credit hours
DTH711 The Doctrine of the Trinity – 3 credit hours
DTH717 Contemporary Theology II – 3 credit hours
DTH719 Christian Ethics – 3 credit hours
DTH723 Apologetics – 3 credit hours
DTH727 Christian World View – 3 credit hours
DTH731 Theology of Jonathan Edwards – 3 credit hours
DTH735 Theology and Martin Luther – 3 credit hours
DTH739 Theology of the Charismatic Movement – 3 credit hours
DTH741 Augustine and Medieval Theology – 3 credit hours
DTH745 The Christian Life - An Evangelical Spiritual Theology – 3 credit hours
DTH749 Theologies and Liberation – 3 credit hours
DTH753 African Theology and Religions – 3 credit hours
DTH763 The Christian & Old Testament Theology – 3 credit hours
DTH765 The Christian and New Testament Theology – 3 credit hours
DTH771 Theology of Daniel and Revelation – 3 credit hours
DTH775 History of Christian Theology – 3 credit hours
DTH783 Systematic Theology III – 3 credit hours
DTH785 Systematic Theology IV – 3 credit hours
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A Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Therapy and Theology is available for 10 more hours above the
DCT and the Th.D. degrees. If you are interested in a Ph.D. please write and or call the office.
Select the program to which you wish to apply. Fill out the application and submit with all of your
credentials, transcripts, life credit information. Submit your material to the address listed above. For
more information please go to our web page at icct7.us (no www). There you will be able to read a full
catalog and learn everything there is to know about ITCT.
Continuing Education
Christocentric Redirectional Intervention
Christocentric Redirectional Intervention is a method of counseling offered by AACT through Seminars and Examination. This
will be taught in major cities by Dr. Gary Barkman or other qualified professors. The qualified Student will receive a certificate
that certifies one in Christocentric Redirectional Intervention. Tuition Costs are dependent on location of each Seminar
Crisis And Abuse Therapy
Counseling the Depressed II DCT 551 3 credits
Counseling the Suicidal/Teen Suicide DCT 552 3 credits
Spiritual Gifts in Crisis Counseling DCT 553 3 credits
Abuse Therapy DCT 555 3 credits
Using the DSM (IV) II DCT 556 4 Credits
Family Relationship Therapy
Family Systems Therapy DCT 571 3 credits
Family and Marriage Counseling DCT 572 3 credits
Divorce, Remarriage &Blended Family DCT 573 3 credits
Sexual Dysfunction & Abuse DCT 574 3 credits
Using the DSM (IV) II DCT 556 4 credits
Adolescent Counseling And Therapy
Counseling of Children DCT 650 3 credits
Counseling the Adolescent DCT 651 3 credits
Chemical Dependency & Addiction DCT 652 3 credits
Anger Management DCT 653 3 credits
Using the DSM (IV) II DCT 556 4 credits
Persons who complete all courses in one area will be given a Certificate of Completion for
specialized counseling and therapy. All courses, including those offered for certification and
those for Continuing Education, are $45.00 each per semester credit hour (Regular tuition is
$59.95 per credit hour… you save Almost $40.00 per course). Additional costs may be
incurred if audio or video tapes are selected.
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A SPECIAL OFFER TO AACT MEMBERS ONLY!
Here is a Special offer to current and new AACT Members. We
are offering a "liberal" transfer of credits option for those
interested in their continuing education.
For AACT Members... for a limited time...ITCT will drop its 20 credit hour
minimum for issuing its new Master of Psychology (Biblical Model) and
Doctor of Psychology (Biblical Model) degrees.
What does this mean? If you have varifiable transcripts (we will
verify them by a phone, call to your school) that you will send to
us we will issue either of the two degrees. There is a $375.00 transfer fee, plus only half
of the $95.00 graduation fee of $45.00, and if you need additional courses they will be
only $59.50 per semester hour. And we do have payment plans. If you have not had a
course on the DSM (IV or what is current) we will also require that but only at a portion
of our course fee for a 4 hour course. (4 hours at $59.95 = $239.70…but you pay only
$79.00.) Please act soon as we will not be advetising this special after this summer 2012.
Please also ask about our 2 or 4 month payment plans.
If you have questions please call the AACT office at 817-768-8407 or email us at
[email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward
to hearing from you!!!
What is our purpose??? We want every faith based counselor to have his or her best
chance to collect funds for counseling from insurance companies. You deserve this...
and with this new degree we are told it is easier to collect those funds you deserve.
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ADDENDUM
THE ACCREDITATION DECEPTION
By Dr. P. Bradley Carey
From his book
And The Dead Shall Walk The Earth (c) 2000
According to the United States Department of Education, "The United States has no Federal ministry of education or other centralized
authority exercising single national control over postsecondary educational institutions in this country. The states assume varying degrees of
control over education, but, in general, institutions of higher education are permitted to operate with considerable independence and
autonomy...In order to insure a basic level of quality, the practice of accreditation arose in the United States as a means of conducting
nongovernmental, peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs."1
The Bible tells us to "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."2 Keeping this Scripture in mind, let's examine the above statement by
the Department of Education and see if it proves good and true.
We already saw in this statement that the Department of Education claims that "accreditation arose in the United States as a means of
conducting nongovernmental peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs." The Department of Education has divided the United
States into regions. Each region in turn has a Regional Accreditor that accredits schools. These Regional Accreditors get their authorization
from the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education's Eligibility and Agency Evaluation
Staff (EAES). Now both of these organizations get their authority to "recognize" these accrediting agencies from the Department of
Education itself. And as everyone knows, the Department of Education is a part of the United States government. So my question is this, if
accreditation is "a means of conducting nongovernmental peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs," what is the Department
of Education, a branch of the Federal Government, doing running the whole thing? This is obviously not non-government involvement in the
accreditation system and proves that this part of the statement made by the Department of Education is not true.
Their statement also included the following: "The states assume varying degrees of control over education, but, in general, institutions of
higher education are permitted to operate with considerable independence and autonomy." Each state has a Higher Education Coordinating
Board, a Postsecondary Council on Higher Education, or some agency along those lines. Their purpose is to authorize a school to award the
degrees that it does. If it is a religious school, then they may grant it "religious exemption" because of separation of Church and State.
However, the term "religious exemption" does not mean that they will still not control the religious school to some degree. For example, they
must first approve all of the degree titles and nomenclature (initials) of those degrees. In many states, they must also have copies of the
school's catalog on file for evaluation, see a list of all course materials and make on site inspections of the school, even if it is solely
conducting correspondence courses. There have been examples in the past, where a religious school is offering a degree and a few secular
schools will start to offer a degree with the same title. Eventually the state that the school is in will tell it that it may no longer offer that
degree or title, even though it was offering it before the secular schools. They will claim that this is to remove any confusion as to if it is a
secular or religious degree. This clearly shows favoritism to the secular schools and those that are associated with the Department of
Education.
Now many of these state agencies follow basic guidelines established by the Department of Education. So again we see the Federal
Government getting involved and regulating schools, both secular and religious. Now the government claims that they want to have a total
separation of Church and State, so if this is true, what business do they have telling a completely religious school what degrees and programs
it may and may not offer? What business do they have telling a religious school how to format their catalog if everything they have said in it
is completely truthful? So again, this fails the test to prove good and true.
Now as for the beginning of their statement, where they say, "The United States has no Federal ministry of education or other centralized
authority exercising single national control over postsecondary educational institutions in this country," in a way that is true. The United
States has no ministries. Instead the United States has departments. As we have clearly seen, the United States Department of Education is
actually exercising authority over postsecondary education in one form or another, contrary to what their statement claims. So again this part
of the statement fails to prove true.
The Department of Education, in their book, Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies and Associations: Criteria and Procedures for
listing by the U.S. Secretary of Education and Current List (September 1996), on pages 9 through 11, have a list of the definitions they use
and a meaning for these definitions. We will examine a few of these here:
"Accreditation means the status of public recognition that an accrediting agency grants to an educational institution or program that meets the
agency's established standards and requirements".3
"Accrediting agency or agency means a legal entity, or that part of a legal entity, that conducts accrediting activities through voluntary, nonFederal peer evaluations and makes decisions concerning the accreditation or pre-accreditation status of institutions, programs, or both".4
If these two definitions are true, then any legal accrediting organization is exactly the same as another one, and has no Federal Government
involvement whatsoever. However, these definitions are misleading, as the following one clearly shows:
"Nationally recognized accrediting agency, nationally recognized agency, or recognized agency means an accrediting agency that is
recognized by the Secretary under this part".5
What is meant by the term "recognized" here is that the accrediting organization is following the guidelines and regulations established by the
Department of Education, which is a part of the Federal Government. Therefore, this clearly is not being "non-Federal" as the above
description for the term "accrediting agency" refers to.
It is the Department of Education, as well as these "recognized" accrediting agencies and the schools that they accredit, that look upon other
accrediting agencies as less favorable and as being beneath them. It is only those schools that are accredited by a "recognized" accreditor that
are eligible for certain Federal funding and programs. This is clearly a violation of the first statement by the Department of Education that I
quoted in the beginning.
In November of 2000, the Department of Education came out with an Agenda Report entitled, "Learning Without Limits." In this report they
state that it "is a blueprint for the federal role in postsecondary education".6 So in light of this report, one question comes to mind, what
happened to their wanting to keep the Federal Government out of postsecondary education?
To anyone who can understand even basic English, there is a definite contradiction between the words and actions of the Department of
Education. We have already seen the mess that the Department of Education has made with the elementary and secondary schools, and now,
with their expertise, they are trying to do the same thing to the postsecondary ones as well. Is this right? Of course not! It's time to get the
government out of the education business and put it back where it belongs, back into the hands of the people. By controlling the accrediting
agencies, they control the schools. By controlling the schools they control the curriculum, who will teach it, and what is required by each
individual attending that school. By controlling the curriculum and what is taught, they can control what a person learns and how they will
react to certain situations. And as numerous examples in history show, by doing this, you will have people who will say, think, and do
whatever you want. Surely this is not what education is meant to be.
NOTES:
1. Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies and Associations: Criteria and Procedures for listing by the U.S. Secretary of Education and
Current List (September 1996), Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, p. 1.
2. 1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV
3. Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies and Associations: Criteria and Procedures for listing by the U.S. Secretary of Education and
Current List (September 1996), Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, p. 9.
4. Ibid.
5. Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies and Associations: Criteria and Procedures for listing by the U.S. Secretary of Education and
Current List (September 1996), Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, p. 10.
6. Quoted from the web site of the Department of Education, where they are briefly describing this report. The Department of Education web
site is located at: http://www.ed.gov.