Overview

You will graduate with practical knowledge, grounded in Scripture, with applied skills related to the ministry of pastoral counseling, taught by faculty who have both pastoral and clinical experience. Pastoral Counseling Online is offered at Oral Roberts University.

More than this, our commitment to educating your whole person—mind, body, and spirit—can truly set you apart with a practical online ministry degree for anyone who feels called to serve in church, para-church, or ministry training settings. It is designed for who have been out of college for at least two years, and who are looking for an affordable way to study the bible, theology, spirituality, and ministry from both pastoral and community viewpoints.

Careers

Our unique mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders can enhance your effectiveness as you serve in these ministry-related occupations:

Pastoral Counselors
Lead Pastors
Associate Pastors
Ministry Leaders

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theology of Pastoral Counseling
Scripture and Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counseling and Crises
Pastoral Counseling Methods
Pastoral Counseling for Relationships
Pastoral Counseling and Addictions

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Oklahoma City, United States

Disciplines

Christian Studies View 291 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Minister's Recommendation
Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Pastoral Counseling Online.

Available Scholarships

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