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Online MA in Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies

Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies (Online) degree is designed to equip ministry professionals and church leaders with the skills they need to become biblical counselors in Christian ministries and agency-based, non-licensure settings.

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Duration

1.5 years

Starting Date

January

Tuition Fee

$565 per credit

Location

Online

About the program

Students in Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies (Online) degree will study psychology, the Christian understanding of human nature, and how God’s creation informs biblical counseling. This degree program provides a balanced treatment of spiritual and mental health studies — which can help equip ministry professionals already in the field or students who want to move into a Christian counseling role.

The marriage and family specialization section of this degree in biblical counseling is designed to broaden your understanding of challenges commonly posed to married couples and their families. Our pastoral counseling degree in marriage and family studies was created in conjunction with Dr. James C. Dobson — a world-renowned Christian psychologist, author, radio host, and family expert who has been providing faith-based counseling to families for decades. By choosing Liberty’s Christian counseling program in marriage and family studies, you are choosing a degree that was created with your success in mind.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete a degree in Christian counseling like the online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling will be equipped for ministry-based, non-licensure counseling roles in many areas including marriage and family counseling, addiction counseling, and counseling women. Graduates of the marriage and family studies track will be equipped for specialized marital counseling and family therapy ministry.