Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – General

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – General?

• Foundationational doctrines and theology
• Methods of crisis intervention
• Multicultural issues in pastoral counseling

In addition to the core theological and educational principles that you will learn in our M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – General, you will have the opportunity to choose courses that best fit your needs as a pastoral counselor. Whether you are interested in gerontology, marriage and family, or human sexuality, we want to help you gain the specialized knowledge and skills you need to pursue your unique goals.

Potential Careers for Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – General Graduates

• Associate pastor
• Church counselor
• Ministry director
• Non-licensed counselor
• Premarital counselor

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – General with Liberty University

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 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online master of pastoral counseling degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Apply what you’ve learned and turn knowledge into wisdom through our pastoral counseling internship.

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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
• 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)

*Credits taken below 9 above 15 credit hours for the M.A in Pastoral Counseling – General degree program are charged at the part-time rate.