Most MFT programs in California are secular. Even many universities that were founded on the principles of a faith tradition offer a generalist MFT program. However, some MFT programs intentionally integrate religion or spirituality with the core MFT curriculum to some extent—from slightly influenced to mission-driven to graduate faith-based marriage and family therapists. This spectrum of faith-based programs are listed below.

Azusa Pacific University

Biola University

California Baptist University

California Lutheran University

Daybreak University

Dominican University of California

Fresno Pacific University

Fuller Theological Seminary

Loma Linda University

Rhombus University

Simpson University

Sofia University

Southern California Seminary

University of the West

Vanguard University of Southern California

Weimar University

Western Seminary

William Jessup University