Overview

As a Christian counselor, you do more than just help people work through their problems – you help people recognize their spiritual needs and connect with God’s healing grace.

Whether you need a Biblical counseling degree to further your current ministry or want to branch out into Christian counseling as your primary ministry role, the online M.A. in Pastoral Counseling will provide a flexible and affordable path to the skills and knowledge you need.

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary’s online seminary, partnered with the School of Behavioral Sciences to develop an online master’s in pastoral counseling program that is both a study of human psychology and a Biblically-based ministry practice degree.

Career Options

Church Counselor
Ministry Worker
Pastor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Testament Literature and Theology
Wealth and Poverty in the Bible
Pastoral Epistles
Old Testament Literature and Theology
Systematic Theology
Christian Apologetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Florida City, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Application for admission

$75 nonrefundable application fee

Official transcripts from all institutions leading to and awarding the applicant’s bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and all postbaccalaureate study

An official transcript is one that SFBC&TS receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and that bears the official seal of the college or university.

Recommendation form. The reference letter should serve as a pastoral or ministry reference, outlining program responsibilities, character, and work ethic.

Interview. All applicants will undergo an interview to learn more about them and confirm suitability for the Masters program.

Other evidence of potential for leadership the applicant may want to include

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8760 USD / year

≈ 8760 USD / year
Out-of-State

8760 USD / year

≈ 8760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8760 USD / year

≈ 8760 USD / year

Living costs

Florida City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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