Overview

Asbury Theological Seminary Marriage and Family Counseling degree integrates a biblical and theological foundation for relationships with an understanding of historical and contemporary theory in order to meet academic and professional standards.

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling meets academic requirements for eligibility as a licensed marriage and family counselor for many states.

As you complete your degree, you’ll be able to

Master clinical skills in individual and systemic therapeutic models at an accomplished level, including an ability to articulate the theoretical foundations for these skills.

Practice professional behavior that maintains appropriate boundaries, conforms to ethical standards and reflects respect and sensitivity for persons from diverse backgrounds.

Practice theological and theoretical integration that is demonstrated in both theories and a mature, biblically grounded understanding of God and persons.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Missional Formation

Biblical Narrative

Counseling and Christian Beliefs

Family Systems Theory

Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Dynamics of Human Sexuality

Couples Counseling Theory and Interventions

The Counseling Relationship: Process and Skills

Psychopathology: Theory and Assessments

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Willow Street, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

$50 non-refundable Application Fee
Accredited baccalaureate degree
The M.A. [BS] program requires a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
Official transcripts from all schools where classes were taken for more than one semester
Personal history essay (1050-1500 words) 350-500 words per question.
Four references completed on the Admissions Office form at asburyseminary.edu, including a pastoral reference (required) and a professor or academic administrator reference (recommended). Laity or personal acquaintances are accepted.
For applicants whose primary language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550 (79 internet-based) or an IELTS score of 7.
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A personal interview may be required upon request by the Admissions Committee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year

Living costs

Willow Street

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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