SFL 325
Marital Relationships: Theory and Research
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Critical analysis of literature regarding dating, spouse selection, and transition to marriage processes leading to successful marriage, as well as processes for maintaining, strengthening, and repairing marital relationships. Preparation for research and teaching in the field.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 160 or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Content and Theory
Learning Outcome
Critically explore and consider ideas and theories about why people form romantic relationships.
Critically examine current cultural trends in relationship formation, duration, and dissolution.
Synthesize and explore scientific findings about why marriages may succeed or fail.
Understand principles that will allow you to integrate the information from class into your personal belief system so that it is useful for you in your professional and personal endeavors while strengthening your beliefs in the gospel.
