COU439 Marriage & Family Counseling
This course provides an introduction to biblical principles for understanding and supporting marriages and families. Students explore God’s design for relationships, common relational challenges, and practical tools for strengthening family systems. Emphasis is placed on developing foundational relational and counseling skills for guiding couples and families toward hope and growth.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Summarize biblical principles related to marriage and family relationships.
- Identify common issues that affect marriages and families.
- Apply basic counseling principles to support relational growth and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrate foundational relational competencies for working with couples and families.
- Explain how the gospel provides hope in the context of family challenges.