Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on counseling practices needed in the pastoral role. You will be introduced to pastoral counseling strategies and practices, as well as master Christian theories and pre-marital and marital counseling. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.

Potential Career Options:

• Military Chaplain
• Senior Pastor

Key points:

• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
• Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry  
• Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses