Overview

Liberty University ’s non-licensure Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (Online) can provide you with the counseling skills and biblical knowledge needed to help people in all walks of life – from spouses and families to service members and new believers.

Pastoral counselors combine theology with psychotherapy to address relational, emotional, and spiritual needs. By integrating modern psychology with ministry training, they can help people overcome many challenges, including addiction, marital issues, family conflict, and trauma. As leaders in ministry and mental health, they provide valuable guidance and comfort to people of all ages and stages.

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Careers: What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling?

By earning an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, you can improve your effectiveness as a leader in the church. You may practice pastoral counseling in some of the following roles:

Associate pastor
Church counselor
Non-licensed counselor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doctrines for Pastoral Counselors

Multicultural Issues in Pastoral Counseling

Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Counseling

Crisis Intervention in Pastoral Counseling

Marriage & Family Counseling

Theories & Techniques in Pastoral Counseling

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Counselling Psychology View 392 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Admission application
Application fee
Official college transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7380 USD / year

≈ 7380 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7380 USD / year

≈ 7380 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Careers: What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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