MA in Pastoral Counseling – Leadership
Earning a graduate degree in pastoral counseling is an excellent way to capitalize on your current education while expanding your ministry potential. Whether you are looking to become a lay leader, non-licensed counselor, youth pastor or another type of leader in ministry, Liberty University’s MA in Pastoral Counseling – Leadership degree can train you for the career God has called you to pursue.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$2,850 per semester
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Increase Your Ministry Potential with Liberty’s M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Leadership Degree
Our pastoral counseling graduate degrees provide you with the proper skill set to help believers and nonbelievers alike as they experience life’s challenges. This degree is a great option if you are looking to work in church, hospital, or community settings that do not require clinical counseling licensure. In fact, as a non-licensure track, the entire graduate degree in pastoral counseling can be completed in as little as one year!
So why wait? Your future in Christian leadership and pastoral counseling may only be 12 months away. Get started with Liberty University so you can meet the emotional and spiritual needs of fellow believers, your congregation, and your community.
Why Choose Liberty’s Pastoral Counseling Master’s Degree in Leadership?
Choosing to study at the graduate level is a big decision. You want to be sure that the education you are receiving is a good investment of your time and money. We want you to be confident in your skill set as a ministry professional, as well. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we offer a pastoral counseling and leadership master’s degree that provides you with academic rigor without the typical price tag of a private school.
Courses include
- Biblical Foundations of Leadership
- The Life of Leaders
- Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
- Theories and Techniques in Pastoral Counseling
Career Opportunities
- Associate Pastor
- Human Services Specialist
- Lay Leader
- Non-licensed Counselor
- Teaching Pastor
- Youth Pastor
Minimum Requirements
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account