Doctor of Ministry – Pastoral Counseling

What Will You Learn in Our Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling Degree Program?

• Crisis and current issues in counseling
• Individual and family issues in counseling
• Premarital and marital issues in counseling

The D.Min. program at Liberty University is a research-based degree that will fine-tune your publishing and sermon writing skills. Our online D.Min. program is designed to build on your existing ministry experience to prepare you for the opportunities and challenges you will face in your future career. Through an in-depth study of ministry practice, you will learn how to effectively minister to growing churches while meeting the needs of a congregation. Rather than focusing on theoretical research, Liberty’s D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling focuses on practical solutions so you will be equipped with the in-demand skills needed to solve real-world problems.

Potential Career Options with a Doctoral Degree in Pastoral Counseling 

• Church administrator
• Church planter
• Community chaplain
• Discipleship or preaching pastor
• Evangelist
• Military chaplain
• Missionary
• Pastoral counselor
• Senior/lead/associate pastor
• Senior church administrator
• Small group pastor
• Worship leader
• Youth pastor

Our Online D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling Program Benefits

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:

• 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 D.Min. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been 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.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 7-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• 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 this flexible and affordable D.Min. program online in just 1.5 years!
• Develop broad experience in Christian counseling and pastoral care to address mental and spiritual health issues in your biblical counseling practice.