Overview

The Pastoral Counseling - Pastoral Counseling MA programme from the Liberty University graduate students studying pastoral counseling explore the multicultural, family, and spiritual issues most often faced in a pastoral setting. As a student in this programme, you will receive training in solution-based models so you can apply various behavioral approaches and appropriate biblical teaching in your work. You will also examine the best ways to promote spiritual growth during crises, as well as in premarital and marriage circumstances.

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.

Career opportunities:

Associate Pastor
Chaplain
Church Counselor
Lay Leader
Non-licensed Counselor
Teaching Pastor
Youth Pastor

Accreditation

Liberty University is Accredited by SACSCOC.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integration of Psychology and Theology

Theology and Spirituality in Counseling

Gerontology and Counseling

Counseling Women
Healthy Sexuality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 752 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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GPA

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General 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

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Tuition Fees

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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