Nationally Distinguished, Student Centered, Clinical Experience
Are you being called to a theological or spiritual commitment to become a marriage and family therapist? Is Louisville Seminary the right stop on your vocational journey? We look forward to being a resource and friend as you discern your call.
MAMFT Application
MAMFT PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required for admission. Personal experience, maturity, sense of ministry and aptitude, as demonstrated during an interview process, also are considered for admission. Advanced standing may be given for previous graduate degrees in selected fields.
Transfer of Credit Policy for the MFT Program
Entering students may transfer credit hours from previous graduate work under the following conditions:
- Credit was completed no longer than 5 years prior to application.
- Grade earned was B or better.
- No more than six (6) hours of MFT related credit earned from another COAMFTE accredited program may be applied toward required courses in the MFT Program. Transfer of these credits requires MFT faculty review and approval.
- No more than six (6) hours of MFT related credit earned from a non-COAMFTE accredited program may be applied as electives in the MFT Program with approval of the MFT Program Director.
- Students entering with graduate theological credits (no theological degree) may transfer up to 15 hours of credit toward core theological requirements if classes are determined to be commensurate with MFT Program required courses as determined by the Registrar in consultation with the MFT Program Director.
- Students entering with a completed M.Div. or other theological degree may transfer fifteen (15) credit hours toward the MAMFT degree requirements.
EXPERIENCE LPTS: PLAN AN IN-PERSON VISIT OR JOIN A VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Visiting our campus in-person is encouraged as a part of your discernment process.
Experience LPTS Campus Visit Days are traditionally offered Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (ET). This immersive campus visit experience will include meeting with faculty, students, and staff, attending classes, touring our campus, and worshipping in chapel.
- October 9, 2025 - Experience LPTS Co-Sponsored with Black Church Studies, leading into the Katie Geneva Cannon Womanist Lecture that evening.
- November 13, 2025 - Experience LPTS
- February 12-13, 2026 - Experience LPTS Overnight Co-Sponsored with Black Church Studies and leading into the African American Read-In on Friday afternoon.
Your immersive campus visit experience will include meeting with faculty, students, and staff, attending classes, touring our campus, and worshipping in chapel. Click on the link below for more information and to register!
We are so excited to invite you to campus! If you are unable to attend one of our Experience LPTS Visit Days events, we are happy to host you on an individual visit. To inquire, please email us, admissions@lpts.edu, and include your program of interest and any days you have available to arrange a scheduled visit.
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Contact the Office of Admissions
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