Overview

The Pastoral and Spiritual Care program at Asbury Theological Seminary may also serve as an alternate degree path for denominations that will accept shorter degrees for ordination.

The mission of the Department of Counseling and Pastoral Care is to equip students to serve diverse communities by facilitating healing and growth through reflectively integrating Christian values, principles and resources with pastoral or professional counseling competencies and practices.

What to Expect from the Degree

As you complete your degree, you will be able to

Articulate an understanding of theological foundations for pastoral and spiritual care.
Demonstrate knowledge of major theories of pastoral & spiritual care as well as common issues encountered in this ministry.
Demonstrate the ability to integrate theological tenets with psychological knowledge and skills in offering pastoral and spiritual care.

Demonstrate an awareness & sensitivity to gender, sexuality, family & multicultural issues in pastoral and spiritual care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Narrative Counseling

Care of Persons

Pastoral Crisis Intervention

Pastoral Diagnosis in C/C

Family, Sex, & Gender

Seminar in Contemporary Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Willow Street, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 479 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Accredited baccalaureate degree

Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools where at least 12 hours of coursework was completed

Personal History Essay – 1050-1500 words (350-500 words per question)

Four references (references cannot be related to applicant)

$50 Nonrefundable Application Fee

For applicants whose primary language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550 (79 internet-based) or an IELTS score of 6.5

Background Check (completed by the Admissions Office)

A personal interview may be required upon request by the Admissions Committee

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year

Living costs

Willow Street

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What to Expect from the Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Willow Street

Funding

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