PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Specialized Marriage & Family Training
Our Marriage Emphasis program provides a robust spiritual framework for understanding covenant relationships. Students explore the theological foundations of marriage alongside advanced clinical techniques, preparing them to guide families through complex challenges with the light of Christ and professional excellence.
Academic Excellence
Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a commitment to rigorous theological and psychological study.
Program Requirements
Spiritual Readiness
Students must provide a personal testimony of faith and a pastoral recommendation highlighting their call to the ministry of marriage and family counseling.
Clinical Prerequisites
Foundational coursework in Biblical Studies and General Psychology is required for admission into this specialized emphasis program.
Career Opportunities & Professional Paths
Domestic & Family Counseling
Work within private practices or community agencies to restore broken family bonds through clinical mastery and biblical wisdom.
Church & Marriage Ministry
Lead church-based counseling programs, marital workshops, and pre-marital guidance rooted in the covenantal nature of marriage.
Family Advocacy
Advocate for biblical family values within social services and policy organizations, ensuring family-centered support in the public square.
Christian Leadership
Utilize specialized marital training to lead non-profits, parachurch ministries, and educational centers focused on healthy relationships.
Required Hours & Curriculum
General & Core Biblical Studies
- General Education Requirements: 36 Hours
- Biblical & Theological Foundations: 30 Hours
- Core Counseling Theory: 18 Hours
- Institutional Orientation: 3 Hours
Marriage & Family Emphasis
- Covenant Relationship Theology: 9 Hours
- Advanced Marriage Counseling: 12 Hours
- Family Systems & Advocacy: 6 Hours
- Practicum/Senior Internship: 6 Hours