Overview

The number of people seeking counseling services has greatly increased, both in the US and in other countries. Pastors who are able to provide high-quality pastoral counseling services will have an extremely valuable and often life-changing ministry to offer their churches and communities if they follow the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.

Key Facts

The theological framework, structure, systems, documentation, and other resources that are necessary for ethical and effective pastoral counseling practice.

Becoming familiar with various types of mental health disorders that exist, and physical disorders that mimic mental health disorders.

Learning to discern and distinguish between the mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and relational problems that people face.

Exploring the possibility of integrating modern psychological principles into pastoral counseling, when appropriate.

Learning to help counselees set goals and focus on them.

Gaining knowledge in various special populations such as premarital, marital, family, child & adolescent counseling, and serving people with special needs.

Recognizing and understanding the importance of supervision, consultation, and collaboration in counseling.

Developing quality community referral sources.

The MAPC degree is an interdisciplinary degree that includes integrative work in Bible, Theology, and Formation that correlates with Pastoral Counseling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Counseling

Counseling Skills

Counseling and the Bible

Crisis and Grief Counseling

Community of Faith / Spiritual Formation Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

Christian Studies School Counselling 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission form.
An autobiography describing the applicant's personal background, church affiliation/credentialing, Christian experience, and reason for applying to this graduate school.
A $75 non-refundable application fee.
Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended. Photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts from non-American institutions must be evaluated and converted to the American Grade Point Average system.
International applicants seeking to enter the United States and attend classes on campus must provide an affidavit of financial sponsorship.
Letters of recommendation from non-family members (pastor, supervisor, and/ or professors) who can attest to your commitment to Christ, church involvement, leadership ability, human sensitivity, academic ability and facility in interpersonal relationships.
TOEFL scores (for applicants from non-English speaking countries).

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

11375 USD / year

≈ 11375 USD / year
Out-of-State

11375 USD / year

≈ 11375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11375 USD / year

≈ 11375 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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