Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this program flexible enough to fit my busy schedule?
A. Definitely. The Light Learning Institute is the epitome of flexibility, allowing you to design any schedule that is convenient for you. There is no deadline in which you must be finished with your coursework. You can study when and where you like and take as long as you like to complete your lessons.
Q. Is residency required for me to complete my program of study?
A. No. The entire course of study is on VHS videotape for your convenience. You can view and review your lessons as often as you like. It is that simple. The videos, along with the complete study guides, will lead you each step of the way.
Q. Will I receive a certificate when I am finished with my program of study?
A. Yes. You will receive a beautiful certificate from the Light Learning Institute signifying the completion of the entire program of study. Your certificate does not, however, certify you to counsel. That would be the decision of your local church pastor or counseling minister.
Q. Will I receive ongoing support and encouragement from the AACC once I have completed my studies?
A. Yes. You will receive a one-year free membership in the AACC when you enroll in the complete Caring for People God’s Way curriculum. An $99 value free! You can renew that membership once it expires and continue to receive the resources available to you from the AACC.
Q. Can I use Breaking Free as a training program for lay counselors in my ministry?
A. Yes. We have special rates available for group training programs. Call the office of the Light Learning Institute for more information (1-800-520-2268).
Q. Will there be other programs of study available to me in the Light Learning Institute once I complete Breaking Free?
A.Yes. We are currently developing specialized units that will provide additional areas of study for those who wish to continue their training.
Q. Is college credit available for this training?
A.Yes. Please call our offices for details.
A. Again, each Student Chapter may have a different focus. Some Chapters structure their meetings as academic support groups with discussions on coping with current stress (academic, financial, marital, social) associated with higher education. Some invite local professors or speakers to discuss what it’s like in the “real” world of the counselor. Some assign readings from AACC publications and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various articles. Other Chapters develop strategies for finding meaningful work in and outside the Christian community. Still other Chapters interact with a wide range of individuals — representing the clinical and ministerial settings, ethnicity, and theological diversity — so that Student Members can continue to develop their own integration of faith and practice or envision themselves working with providers from various theoretical orientations.
