Master of Arts in Family Studies

The Master of Arts in Family Studies (MAFS) provides in-depth coursework for those who wish to develop the competence needed to work with couples, families, youths and children in non-clinical settings, both in and out of the local church context.  The degree program emphasizes knowledge and skills in family life education, including preventive work with couples and parents. 

The MAFS requires the successful completion of 80 quarter units, and a typical class constitutes 4 units.  In addition to full-time and part-time study at the main campus in Pasadena, options are also available for taking theology/intercultural studies courses in a combination of online, individualized distance learning or extension campus module.  

 80 Quarter Units 

Seminary Core 24 units 
NT500New Testament Introduction
 
OT500Old Testament Introduction
CH504Modern Church History
 
ET501Christian Ethics
 
MC500Church and Mission in a Global Context
 
MT501Intro to Theology in a Global Context
 
Family Studies 24 units 
FL501Family Life Education
 
FL502Parent Education and Guidance
 
FL504Marriage and Interpersonal Relationships
 
FS500Family Systems Dynamics
 
FS501Gender and Sexuality
 
FS505Child and Family Development
 
Electives 32 units