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Campbellsville University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marriage and Family Ministry equips students to minister to the family as a whole across the generations, giving them a keen awareness of marriage and family issues in order to address spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental needs.

Graduates will be equipped to serve families within a variety of settings such as the local church and other parachurch ministries, Christian and community care facilities, and the mission field.

Careers in Marriage and Family Ministry

• Marriage and Family Minister
• Lead Pastor/Minister
• Counselor
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• Family Specialist
• Counselor
• Coordinator of Marriage and Family Ministries
• Spiritual Formation Pastor
• Director of Marriage and Family Life
• House Parent
• Direct Support Care Giver
• Youth Care Specialist

Marriage and Family Ministry Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree: 51 Hours
Language Requirement for Bachelor of Arts: 12 Hours
Select any two languages listed here:

Hebrew: 6 Hours

HEB 221 Beginning Hebrew I 3
HEB 222 Beginning Hebrew II 3

Greek: 6 Hours

GRK 221 Beginning Greek I 3
GRK 222 Beginning Greek II 3

Modern Language: 6 Hours

Christian Studies Core Requirements: 18 Hours

While each program of study has its own focus, each student will build a foundation of Biblical, theological, historical, pastoral, educational, and practical aspects for Christian ministry. Students pursuing a theology area, major, or minor should take the General Education Prerequisites.

CHS 211 Art of Reading the Bible 3
CHS 230 Spiritual Formation 3
CHS 365 Christian Studies Internship 3
CHS 432 Christian Theology 3
CHS 471 Church History 3
CHS Upper Level Old or New Testament Course 3

Marriage and Family Ministry Area Requirements: 21 Hours

Take the following five courses:
CHS 355 Pastoral Care and Counseling 3
CHS 368 Marriage and Singlehood 3
CHS 369 Parent and Child 3
CHS 456 Soul Care in Family Crises 3
CHS 462 Intergenerational Ministries 3

Interdisciplinary Electives: 6 Hours
Choose two courses from this list:
ECE 130 Childhood Development I 3
ECE 230 Childhood Development II 3
PSY 321 Lifespan Development 3
PSY 333 Group Dynamics 3
PSY 343 Gender Studies 3
PSY 412 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 452 Psychology of Religious Experience 3
SOC 415 Family Violence 3
SWK 460 Aging 3
SWK 481 Addictions 3