ACADEMIC CATALOG - Luther Seminary

Dual Degree:Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Saint Mary’s UniversityMaster of Arts (MA) or Master of Divinity (MDIV), Luther SeminaryPoint Person: Gary WilkersonLuther Seminary and Saint Mary’s University offer a dualdegree program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) andMaster of Arts (MA). The Master of Arts in Marriage andFamily Therapy degree is completed with Saint Mary’sUniversity of MN. The theology degree is completed eitherwith the Master of Arts (MA) or the Master of Divinitydegree (MDiv) at Luther Seminary.Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are mental healthprofessionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems,and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotionaldisorders. MFTs treat a wide range of serious clinicalproblems including: depression, marital problems, anxiety,individual psychological problems and child-parent problems.MFTs take a holistic perspective to health care; they areconcerned with the overall long-term well-being ofindividuals and their families.The Dual Degree Master of Arts and Master of Arts inMarriage and Family Therapy program at Luther Seminaryand Saint Mary’s University is designed to meet the licensinglaws enacted by the Minnesota State Legislature. Saint Mary’sprepares masters level students for licensure as LicensedMarriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).The Marriage and Family Therapy graduate programs atSaint Mary's University have candidacy status with theCommission on Accreditation for Marriage and FamilyTherapy Education (COAMFTE) of the AmericanAssociation for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT),112 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-838-9808.Dual Degree Objectives• To educate professionals in Marriage and Familytherapy and theology who can combine the values, skillsand knowledge of both disciplines to serve people in moreholistic ways.• To generate the expertise necessary to serve the complexneeds of individuals, couples, and families experiencingtherapeutic need as they interact within a family, community,and/or congregation.• To prepare professionals to seek the strengths ofinterdisciplinary partnerships in human service and ministrysettings.AdmissionApplicants must apply to each program separately and beadmitted for study in both programs. Admission to degree atone institution does not guarantee admission to the other.Application Requirements and ProceduresTo request catalog and application materials for Saint Mary’sUniversity of MN, contact the admissions office at612-728-5100. Please specify an interest in the Master ofArts in Marriage and Family Therapy dual degree program.See the Admissions section (pages 146-147) for a full listof application requirements and procedures for applicants tothe MA and MDiv degree programs at Luther Seminary.For more information contact:• Office of Admissions (admissions@luthersem.edu).• Point Person for the Dual Degree program,Gary Wilkerson, gwilkerson001@luthersem.eduLuther Seminary Master of Arts (MA) requirementsfor the dual degreeOne year of theology, Bible and history is required for thedual degree program. Completion of the non-credit degreerequirements along with nine courses for credit equals onefull academic year in the Master of Arts program at LutherSeminary. The other nine courses of concentration andelective courses required for the MA from Luther Seminaryare taken as a part of the MFT program.Vocational FormationNew Student OrientationSee page 25.DiscipleshipSee page 25.General InformationSaint Mary’s University courses are offered on a weekday andevening schedule. Luther Seminary courses are offered on aweekday schedule (some weekday evening courses).50LU T H E R S E M I N A RY | 2009-2011 AC A D E M I C C ATA LO G