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Catalog and application Forms

2011-2012

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Dayspring Christian University

And The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapyy

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!!!

Dr. Denis Francois, Chancellor, DCU

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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.

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:

DayspringChristianUniversity@yahoo.com

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.

First Payment with signed contract.

Monthly payments from $85.00

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:

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 5

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 7 ENG 2233 American Literature I

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 8

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 9 BCT 2513 Revealing Gods Presence

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 10

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 12 MTH546 Readings in Old Testament Theology – 3 credit hours

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 first-

degree 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

16 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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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

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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

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of the $95.00 graduation fee of $45.00, and if you need additional courses they will be

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course on the DSM (IV or what is current) we will also require that but only at a portion

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$79.00.) Please act soon as we will not be advetising this special after this summer 2012.

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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, non-

Federal 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.