Residential Master’s Degree in Religion: Pastoral Counseling
Develop your skills so you can effectively minister to the needs of individuals and families with a Master of Arts in Religion, Pastoral Counseling (M.A.R.) degree from Liberty University.
The Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) provides foundational instruction in discipleship ministry, sermon preparation, and practical ministry skills. And with the Pastoral Counseling cognate, you’ll learn the psychological theories and counseling techniques necessary for offering godly advisement. Get instruction on the integration of psychology with theology, premarital and marital therapy, and spirituality in counseling.
This program benefits pastors and ministry leaders who seek a firm scriptural foundation for service in Christian ministry. It also lays the groundwork for potential advanced studies in a program like the 75-hour Master of Divinity.
Explore Scripture and the essential truths of Christianity with this degree, and graduate ready to continue your education or enter the ministry.
The M.A. in Religion (M.A.R.): Pastoral Counseling degree is also offered online
Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree is approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards. So you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Liberty University is also accredited by SACSCOC.
Academics: M.A.R.: Pastoral Counseling
Credit Hours
60 total credit hours
Program of Study
Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.): Pastoral Counseling
Admissions Requirements
Courses in Pastoral Counseling
- Discipleship Ministries (DSMN 500)
- Contemporary Evangelism (EVAN 525)
- Integration of Psychology & Theology (PACO 506)
- Premarital & Marital Counseling (PACO 603)
Career Opportunities With an M.A.R. Degree
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Ministry Leader
- Missionary
- Teaching Pastor