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School of Christian Healthy Marriage

Degree in Christian Daily Healthy Marriage (30 credits)

This 10-course program is designed to equip students with biblical principles, psychological insights, and practical tools to promote healthy, God-honoring marriages. Each course runs for 10 weeks, with assigned readings, practical applications, assignments, and a final project.

Courses

MAR001: Biblical Foundations of Marriage (3 credits)

MAR001: Biblical Foundations of Marriage (3 credits)

Explore God's design for marriage through covenant, unity, and purpose. Design a Bible study on marriage for a couples’ ministry.

MAR002: Communication and Conflict Resolution in Marriage (3 credits)

MAR002: Communication and Conflict Resolution in Marriage (3 credits)

Teach communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to foster intimacy. Develop a workshop on communication for married couples.

MAR003: Emotional and Spiritual Intimacy (3 credits)

MAR003: Emotional and Spiritual Intimacy (3 credits)

Build emotional and spiritual intimacy within marriage. Design a 30-day intimacy-building challenge for couples.

MAR004: Finances and Stewardship in Marriage (3 credits)

MAR004: Finances and Stewardship in Marriage (3 credits)

Equip couples to manage finances through biblical stewardship. Create a financial stewardship seminar for married couples.

MAR005: Sexual Intimacy and Biblical Purity (3 credits)

MAR005: Sexual Intimacy and Biblical Purity (3 credits)

Address the importance of sexual intimacy, purity, and trust in marriage. Develop a course on sexual intimacy for married couples.

MAR006: Parenting and Family Life (3 credits)

MAR006: Parenting and Family Life (3 credits)

Guide couples in raising children and building a Christ-centered family. Develop a parenting workshop for married couples.

MAR007: Healing and Restoration in Marriage (3 credits)

MAR007: Healing and Restoration in Marriage (3 credits)

Equip couples to pursue reconciliation and healing in their relationships. Design a six-week course on healing and restoration in marriage.

MAR008: Marriage and Mental Health (3 credits)

MAR008: Marriage and Mental Health (3 credits)

Explore mental health issues impacting marriage and provide support strategies. Design a church support group curriculum for couples dealing with mental health challenges.

MAR009: Ministry and Marriage (3 credits)

MAR009: Ministry and Marriage (3 credits)

Address the unique challenges faced by couples in ministry. Design a retreat plan for ministry couples.

MAR010: Capstone Project and Internship (3 credits)

MAR010: Capstone Project and Internship (3 credits)

Complete a 10-week internship at a church or counseling center focused on married couples. Write a comprehensive case study report integrating key insights and applications.