Located in Azusa, California, Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a Christian university that offers an M.A. in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. The program can be completed in two, three or four years and can lead to careers in private practice, public education and hospital work.
The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University of Chicago offers a certificate in pastoral counseling that is geared toward preparing ministers to practice counseling within a religious setting, such as a church, parochial school or hospital community. The program provides mentoring and clinical training along with courses in theology and ethics.
The Albert and Jesse Danielsen Institute at Boston University (BU) provides clinical training in psychotherapy along with support and training for Ph.D. students in the Division of Religious and Theological Studies and other seminary programs. Doctoral students in the counseling psychology and religion program at BU conduct their practicum at the Danielsen Institute.
Louisville Seminary offers students the option to pursue an M.A. in marriage and family therapy. This two- to three-year program emphasizes theological and biblical studies, clinical training and family systems theory. Internships are conducted at Louisville Seminary Counseling Training Center.