M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary

Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Master of Arts

With a marriage and family therapy degree, you’ll help others find hope for today—and wholeness that lasts a lifetime.

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At a Glance

Delivery

Blended

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3 years

Estimated total cost

$33,000

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Transformation starts here. In Bethel's M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy program, you’ll prepare to become an effective therapist who treats patients with skill and compassion. In addition to gaining a strong understanding of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, you’ll learn to utilize a relational approach and partner with patients in the healing process. With the expertise you develop, you’ll be prepared to help clients resolve conflicts, strengthen their family system, and journey toward a place of restoration and hope.

Program Details

In Bethel’s M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy program, you’ll gain expertise in clinical practice and theory—in combination with Christian theology—so that you’re ready to earn your license and provide holistic therapy in diverse settings.

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Program Highlights

Expert faculty

You’ll work with experienced and passionate scholar-practitioners, all of whom maintain their own clinical practice and have a commitment to social justice.

Meaningful self-development

Through peer and faculty relationships, classroom interactions, and coursework, you’ll be supported and challenged to become a more whole and holy person.

Personalized clinical practice

You’ll learn to infuse your work with your life experience, ethical commitments, and theoretical and theological frameworks.

Practical application

You’ll be prepared to join in God’s restorative work to transform lives and relationships—no matter where you’re called.

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Learn to serve in a diverse world.

At Bethel, you’ll expand your cultural intelligence so that you’re prepared to address the issues and challenges of people from all backgrounds. Our M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy program is also deeply committed to social justice, which informs how we teach therapy and ministry. With these values—and a strong integration of Christian spirituality with clinical theory —you’ll be equipped with the skills to treat others with dignity, empathy, and respect.

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