Be Instrumental in the Healing Process by Earning a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Discipleship and Church Ministry Degree
Meet the needs of the hurting by earning an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Discipleship & Church Ministry degree with Liberty University. While the Pastoral Counseling masters is a non-licensure degree track, it is an excellent option if you are a professional ready to further your career or just entering the field with a desire to help people work through life’s challenges.
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Discipleship and Church Ministry will prepare you to serve in a number of positions, both in the church and with other Christian ministries. You will be equipped with the skills to understand and improve actions in ministry, discipleship, and administration.
What Will You Learn in Our Pastoral Counseling Master’s Degree?
Our graduate counseling program will equip you with the training to understand and improve actions in ministry, discipleship, and administration. You will also study:
- Family discipleship
- Small group ministries
- Church Administration
At Liberty, each of your counseling master’s professors is committed to your academic success and spiritual growth. Our student-to-faculty ratio means you will have the opportunity to develop a relationship with your professor and receive mentorship.
Career Options for Pastoral Counseling Degree Graduates
You will further your career and your ministry by applying the skills you learn directly to helping people in your community grow and conquer their emotional and spiritual challenges so they can lead healthy, productive, and Christ-centered lives.
Upon completion of Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling degree, you can explore many career paths including:
- Chaplain
- Church Counselor
- Ministry Worker
- Pastor
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online pastoral counseling degree in about 1.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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 above 15 credit hours for the online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling are charged at the part-time rate.
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC