Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Pastoral Counseling

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Worship Studies – Pastoral Counseling?

• Spiritual formation in pastoral counseling
• Premarital and marital counseling
• Crisis intervention in pastoral counseling
• The role of the worship leader

In this program, you will study the biblical foundations and history of worship, explore the role and theology of worship leadership, and develop skills in worship ministry and spiritual formation while also focusing on pastoral counseling topics such as spiritual formation in pastoral care, crisis intervention, premarital and marital counseling, and how to integrate psychological and theological concepts to support and guide individuals and congregations through life’s challenges.

Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Worship Studies – Pastoral Counseling Graduates

• Director of worship and drama
• Minister of music
• Pastoral counseling
• Worship pastor

Master’s in Worship Studies – Pastoral Counseling Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online worship studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)