Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Theology

What Will You Study in Our Pastoral Counseling Degree?

Partner with us to help you succeed in the field of ministry! This online M.A. degree will provide you with the preparation to integrate theological principles with the psychological knowledge to offer compassionate pastoral and counseling care. Your online training enables you to give counsel and assistance in a variety of church and ministry settings.

Due to this degree’s flexible and affordable 100% online format, you will be able to invest in the lives of others while learning:

• The doctrine of God
• Ethics and Christian ministry
• Systematic theology

So keep your eye on the goal and help further your career through the advanced online M.A. degree training. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in addiction counseling, human services counseling, marriage and family counseling, or clinical mental health counseling.

Potential Career Options with Your Degree in Pastoral Counseling

• Church counselor
• Lay pastor
• Non-licensed counselor
• Teaching pastor

Highlights of Liberty’s Online M.A. in Pastoral Counseling Degree

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 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 MA in Pastoral Counseling — Theology 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.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 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.
• You can complete your M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Theology degree online in as little as 1.5 years.

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 when taking 9-15 credits – 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 credit hours and above 15 credit hours for the M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Theology are charged at the part-time rate.