The marriage and family therapy (MFT) program prepares Christian counselors with the knowledge, skill and insight to practice counseling in the church or clinical settings. The curriculum integrates theology, theory, personal formation and professional practice. Students are expected to engage in their own personal counseling for their own growth. The program covers the content areas required for the California marriage and family therapy licensure exams and student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
This program may be combined with the master of divinity degree. Please check with the seminary admissions office for details.
The master of divinity degree prepares people for pastoral leadership, family ministry, youth work, pastoral care and counseling, church planting, Bible teaching, community development and cross-cultural ministry. It combines classroom and field-based learning to produce personal growth in biblical knowledge, theological understanding, community building and practical ministry experience. Students serve in a supervised ministry position for a minimum of four semesters. The electives provide opportunity for specialization. The M.Div. is the required degree for admission to doctor of ministry programs.
This program may be combined with the master of arts in marriage and family therapy program. Please check with the seminary admissions office for details.
With an emphasis on practical and personal formation, and a solid underpinning of biblical and theological studies, this degree is designed for a variety of students. Those with pastoral experience or involvement with Christian agencies, either as staff or volunteers, can strengthen their ministry foundations and develop new skills. Others may want training to help them minister more effectively in the marketplace. Internships and other opportunities give students experience in Fresno’s diverse ethnic culture. Electives help students focus on areas of interest.
This degree equips practitioners personally, theologically and practically to provide effective leadership in urban mission in both North American and global contexts. It includes biblical and theological foundations, cross-cultural, sociological and anthropological tools, analysis of historical and contemporary mission issues, ministry skills, and partnership opportunities in mission. This degree integrates evangelism, community development, church planting, leadership development, peacemaking, contextual theology and the mission of God.
Students must choose one of the following concentrations:
- Community leadership concentration: prepares students to lead congregations and faith-based community benefit organizations in today's complex urban environments.
- Global mission concentration: gives students the opportunity to tailor the program to prepare for service in a variety of urban or non-urban settings.
This degree provides the biblical and theological disciplines to prepare students for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. It also provides the academic foundation for doctoral studies.
This degree provides the biblical and theological disciplines to prepare students for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. It also provides the academic foundation for doctoral studies.
This degree provides the biblical and theological disciplines to prepare students for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. It also provides the academic foundation for doctoral studies.
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