Welcome to the College of Family Studies

The College for Family Studies (FAM) is part of the University of the Nations and offers training in the area of children, youth, family and marriage. We provide continuing education opportunities for (YWAM) missionaries, professionals and lay people through seminars, workshops and short-term courses, potentially leading to AA and BA degrees. These programs are designed to serve those who are currently working within various marriage and family disciplines. Seminars are offered (local and onsite) which address a variety of counseling, legal, ethical, religious, and political-legislative issues, as they relate to the family. These seminars are conducted in cooperation with local churches, social service agencies, educational institutions, and family agencies.

As a College we are closely linked to the network of YWAM Family Ministries international. On their website (under Events) you will find several on-site courses listed.

Explore our online courses

Next: May 2025

Advanced Family Studies Online

Next school: May 2025
Several language groups available.

Are you ministering to families regularly? Have you done prior training* and want to deepen your knowledge & skills to wo…

Hybrid Course

Restoring Relationship Systems

Restoring Relationship Systems seeks to promote “a difference that can make a difference” in understanding how relationship systems operate and how to empower individuals toward more healthy lifestyles in a post-moder…

Hybrid Course

Restoring Relationship Foundations

This course introduces tools for us to celebrate God’s design as sons and daughters. Our goal is that students be transformed, and become agents of transformation to bring His blessing to the nations. The course offer…

Next school: TBA

Foundations for Family Studies Online

Are you considering to or starting to work with families, couples and/or children? Have you done a YWAM DTS and want to equip families in your church, ministry or base? This foundational school will get you started wi…

What is Advanced Family Studies?