MA in Pastoral Counseling – Pastoral Counseling
Equip yourself for a career that pairs your passion for people with your desire to serve the Lord. The M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Pastoral Counseling degree at Liberty University provides the skills, training, and experience you need to help people understand their situation, prevent further hardship, and begin the healing process.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$2,850 per semester
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Develop the Character and Skills You Need For a Successful Career in Pastoral Counseling
Becoming a pastoral counselor allows for incredible ministry opportunities. Imagine being entrusted with your congregation’s emotional and spiritual well-being. You will have the chance to minister to countless individuals at a time when they need it most.
Whether you are looking to become a full-time counselor in your church, a non-licensed marriage and family counselor, or even a pastor, this graduate degree will put you on the right track. Our experienced team of professors have spent years in pastoral ministry, so you can trust that your courses will highlight the exact skill set you’ll need.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling – Pastoral Counseling Master’s Degree?
Wherever you see your ministry taking you, you want to be fully prepared to make the most positive impact. Choosing to pursue a master’s degree in pastoral counseling can help you gain the skillset, knowledge, and experience necessary to minister to your clients, congregation, and community.
Our team of pastoral counseling professors are excited about sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience as they lead the next generation of Christians in the field of behavioral sciences. With over 140 years of pastoral counseling experience between them, our faculty knows the ins and outs of providing exceptional care to those working through grief and trauma. Choose Liberty and learn from the best in the field.
Courses include
- Integration of Psychology and Theology
- Theology and Spirituality in Counseling
- Gerontology and Counseling
- Counseling Women
Career Opportunities
- Associate Pastor
- Chaplain
- Church Counselor
- 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