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Welcome to Talking About Same-Sex Attraction. This series of courses are designed to raise awareness of and to provide a biblical perspective and ministry response to LGBT people and issues.
These courses will look at some of the difficult questions around sexual identity. It will give an understanding of people who experience same-sex attraction and what the Bible has to say on this subject.
The series will equip those who are in leadership or pastoral ministry to feel confident and skilled in providing a biblical response to current views, as well as providing understanding to those who question their sexual identities. This will help churches as well as congregants to offer both grace and truth and to find a way through complex situations whether in or out of church life.
These courses present an overview of a complex subject. Each video is aimed at equipping learners with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, communicate, and apply the Bible to contemporary ministry context with same-sex attracted people. It will help to reach an often-marginalised group of people that are found in every community.
What’s Included in Talking About Same-Sex Attraction
- A variety of courses dealing with different ministry aspects of same-sex attraction
- 12 hours on-demand video
- 36 individual lessons
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- Connected resources, all learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
Who’s it for
- This course is designed for those who want to learn about same-sex attraction and what the Bible teaches on this subject.
- It is designed to give an understanding of some of the influences that are common for same-sex attracted individuals and its associated struggles.
- It is designed to give an understanding of how to assist people who have a same-sex attraction in their journey of faith, and also to help leaders and congregants to navigate the complex issues that surround this subject.
- It is also for those who want to be able to respond and interact with people in general society, finding ways to hold to faith, while working or living with changing challenges of views on sexuality.
What it is not
- It is not a program to attempt to change LGBT people.
- It is not a counselling course.
- It is not a course to promote any political opinion.
What you’ll learn
- Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Awareness.
- You will gain an awareness and an understanding of same-sex attraction.
- How to understand & communicate the Bible’s key teaching on same-sex behaviour.
- Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Training.
- Recognise the common life experiences of same-sex attracted people.
- Discover the common life experiences that may contribute to same-sex attraction.
- Learn ways to help people who experience this and who want to live according to their faith determinations.
- Discover many who have experienced transformation.
- Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Response.
- How to respond within a Christian context.
- Learn ways to respond to people who want to walk in God’s ways despite their sexuality. Learn how to react and respond to people who reinterpret scripture to affirm same-sex relationships.
- Learn how to communicate within and outside of the church with those who challenge a faith perspective.
Requirements
- This qualification only requires a desire to learn about what the Bible teaches about sexuality.
- A love of God and the Word.
- Learners are welcome to commence this course at any time.
- This course is available online.
Courses
Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Awareness
This course will look at some of the difficult questions around sexual identity. It will give an understanding of people who experience same sex attraction and what the Bible has to say on this subject.
Curriculum Covered
- Understanding Same-Sex Attraction.
- Dispelling Myths.
- How LGBT Views Became Mainstream.
- Living Against the Flow.
- Holy Sexuality.
- Development of Same-Sex Feelings in Males and Females.
- Epigenetics and our Brains.
- Can LGBT People Change?
About your instructor
Dr Shirley Baskett
Shirley Baskett completed her Master’s in Vocational Practice at Tabor College. Her study was on the ministry that she was Director of at the time, Exodus Asia Pacific. She acquired her Doctor of Ministry with Harvest Bible College, looking at how the church may respond to people of faith who experience same sex attraction, and who remain believing that sexuality is confined within opposite sex marriage. Shirley has continued to work with ministries and churches to provide help in understanding LGBT people.
Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Training
In Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Training, you will learn to recognize the common life experiences of same-sex attracted people. Students learn ways to help people who experience this and who want to live according to their faith determinations. The stories and the testimonies of people who have experienced transformation will be shared.
Curriculum Covered
- Biblical Guidelines.
- Related Addictions and Dysfunction.
- Separating Facts from Feelings in Culture.
- Separating Facts from Feelings in Science.
- Development of Same-Sex Feelings in Males.
- Development of Same-Sex Feelings in Females
- Transgender.
- The Change that God Wants.
About your instructor
Dr Shirley Baskett
Shirley Baskett completed her Master’s in Vocational Practice at Tabor College. Her study was on the ministry that she was Director of at the time, Exodus Asia Pacific. She acquired her Doctor of Ministry with Harvest Bible College, looking at how the church may respond to people of faith who experience same sex attraction, and who remain believing that sexuality is confined within opposite sex marriage. Shirley has continued to work with ministries and churches to provide help in understanding LGBT people.
Talking About Same-Sex Attraction: Response
Curriculum Covered
- Responding to Same-Sex Attracted People.
- Helping People to Overcome Temptations and Addictions.
- Countering Pro-Gay Theology.
- Helping Christians to Engage with this Subject within Culture.
- What Hinders Spiritual Growth for People who are Same-Sex Attracted.
- What Helps Spiritual Growth for People who are Same-Sex Attracted.
- Pastoral Response to People with Related Issues.
- Teaching the Church How to Respond.
About your instructor
Dr Shirley Baskett
Shirley Baskett completed her Master’s in Vocational Practice at Tabor College. Her study was on the ministry that she was Director of at the time, Exodus Asia Pacific. She acquired her Doctor of Ministry with Harvest Bible College, looking at how the church may respond to people of faith who experience same sex attraction, and who remain believing that sexuality is confined within opposite sex marriage. Shirley has continued to work with ministries and churches to provide help in understanding LGBT people.
Ps Iliafi Esera
General Superintendent
Assemblies of God in New Zealand
I recommend Dr Shirley Baskett to you as someone who will be of help to you and yours as you navigate the complexities of talking about same-sex attraction in your world. You will be greatly blessed and will not regret for a moment her invaluable contribution.
Course Features
- Included Courses: 3
- Included Lessons: 36
- Assessments Available = optional
- Duration: 1-3 months
Academic Levels
- Talking About Same-Sex: Awareness – Introductory
- Talking About Same-Sex: Training – Ministry Professional
- Talking About Same-Sex: Response – Ministry Professional
Assessment
- Optional quizzes
- No essays
- No exams
- No assignments
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Testimonial
Ps Luis Cabral
Senior Pastor, Australia for Christ Australia
I have known Dr Shirley Baskett for more than 20 years. She has extensive ministerial experience both in a pastoral capacity as well as a much sought-after speaker in different forums, seminars, and conferences. The particular area of study she chose for her doctoral thesis, (Pastoral practices in relation to same-sex attracted Christians) addresses crucial current areas of debate in the Church and society.
The insight she has gained through her well-researched studies is invaluable and truly unique. Shirley is a tremendous asset to the Body of Christ and a resource to pastors and churches looking to equip the saints in the area of same-sex-attraction. Shirley is a published author with a unique ability to communicate biblical truth in a practical and inspiring way. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Shirley’s ministry.
Enrolment & Payment Options
- An introductory teaching on same-sex attraction
- Biblically-based teaching & training
- Builds understanding of same-sex attraction
- Learn how to communicate publically & privately
- Provide a biblical response
- Minister to individuals and families in need
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