Overview

At Liberty, the mission has always been to Train Champions for Christ. The Pastoral Counseling degree from Liberty University is a great way for us to do so. The curriculum stresses biblical application across all of the courses you take. Whether you are studying human sexuality or how to counsel men and women uniquely, you can gain vital insight into what the Bible teaches in these areas and how to apply that understanding in various situations.

You deserve a master’s degree that helps you surpass your goals. Liberty University believes one of the master’s degrees will help you get there. Partner your aspirations with the pastoral counseling degree to take your skills further than ever before. Let us help prepare you with excellence and integrity for the ministry God has placed on your heart.

Highlights

Earn Your Master’s Degree in Less Time - At Liberty, you can complete your entire master’s degree in only 36 credit hours. This accelerated format allows you to move forward with your career and ministry goals without unnecessary delays.

Expand Your Credentials with AACC Certificates - During your studies, you’ll have opportunities to earn valuable certificates through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).

Benefit from a Personalized Academic Environment - The student-to-professor ratio for residential graduate students is just 6:1. That means you’ll receive more individualized attention, build meaningful relationships with your professors, and have greater opportunities for mentorship and support.

Be Supported by Caring, Prayerful Faculty - At Liberty, your professors are committed to your growth both academically and spiritually. They not only teach and guide you but also pray for you and with you, investing personally in your success throughout your educational journey.

Career

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Chaplain

Church counselor

Lay pastor

Life coach

Marriage and Family Counselor

Ministry worker

Non-licensed counselor

Teaching pastor

Trauma counsellor

Programme Structure

Courses includes:

Introduction to Pastoral Counseling

Crisis Intervention in Pastoral Counseling

Marriage and Family Counseling

Theories and Techniques in Pastoral Counseling

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

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 748 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission application

Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing

John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire

Pastoral recommender contact information

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

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

5700 USD / year

≈ 5700 USD / year
Out-of-State

5700 USD / year

≈ 5700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5700 USD / year

≈ 5700 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time : $410 per credit hour

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

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.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Pastoral Counseling

About

About

Overview

Highlights

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Lynchburg

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners