The Institute offers a private Master's Degree in Vocational Discernment and Pastoral Care, in collaboration with the School of Formators at the San Ignacio Spirituality Center in Salamanca. The aim of this MA is to comprehensively prepare students to provide formation within religious congregations and other current ways of life in the Church, helping them to discern and fostering in them a strong sense of loyalty to their respective vocational commitments. As such, it is designed for priests, religious brothers and sisters and laymen, and laywomen who play a direct role in vocational promotion, formation or care. It is also aimed at people who are involved in personal formation processes through leading Spiritual Exercises, offering spiritual direction or providing formation in pastoral care.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology (MAPT) is a streamlined 36-hour master’s degree that integrates scripture and biblical theology into the practices of pastoral leadership. This degree focuses on how theology forms and informs our practice of worship, evangelism, discipleship, and our ideas regarding the nature of the church, and spiritual formation.

At Kingswood we highly value both theory and practical application, both historical connections and current innovations. We do not see these as separate fields of interest, but as partners in real-life ministry. Real-life problems demand a real-life biblical response. If we do not have a well-developed theological foundation to undergird our ministry, we run the risk of building the Church on programs rather than on Christ.... [-]

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Theology online program will give you an overview of counseling from a biblical worldview. Through this program, you will attain the knowledge and skills needed to counsel individuals in various ministry settings. You will learn about systematic theology, ethics within Christian ministry, and how to integrate theological studies with psychology to provide compassionate pastoral counseling.

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Pastoral Counseling online program will equip you to counsel from a biblical worldview. You will learn principles of psychology, theology, gerontology, healthy sexuality, and counseling. Through this program, you will be prepared for a career as a nonlicensed counselor within a church setting.

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Military Resilience will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to come alongside military service members and their families as you minister to avoid in that community. Course materials focus on developing skills to educate service members, their spouses, pastors, and friends about the mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs associated with the hidden wounds of war.

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The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Marriage and Family online program offered by Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences equips students with the knowledge and skills critical for effectively counseling families and individuals in a variety of church and parachurch settings.

Courses cover topics such as premarital, marital, and family counseling. Graduates of this program will be equipped to integrate a Christian worldview and commitment to biblical values within the counseling setting. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure, although licensure requirements are not completely met through this program.

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The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Life Coaching online program offered by Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences provides students with a biblical foundation to counsel others.

Students in this program will learn to help individuals identify and achieve their personal and professional goals through financial life coaching, leadership and professional life assistance, health and wellness evaluation, and more.

Courses will immerse students in theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and will present counseling principles based on a Christian worldview. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure, although licensure requirements are not completely met through this program.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Leadership online program from Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences provides students with practical tools to counsel those in Christian ministry. Topics covered in this program range from planning the mission, vision, and strategy of a church, to developing the biblical foundations of leadership. Students will also gain the knowledge essential for preventing ministry failure and burnout.

Graduates of this program are equipped to provide godly counsel and assist in conflict resolution. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure, although it does not meet all licensure requirements.

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The online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Discipleship and Church Ministry program offered by Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences prepares students to serve in the local church and other ministry settings as a non-licensed counselor. Courses explore small group ministries, family discipleship, and church administration, as well as how to lead a healthy church.

Graduates from this program are prepared to serve in a number of positions, both in the church and with other Christian ministries. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure; however, it does not meet all licensure requirements.

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The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Crisis Response and Trauma online program from Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences equips students to meet the needs of individuals, organizations, and groups who have experienced a trauma, disaster, or other crisis.

This program provides students with the skills to counsel individuals in a variety of situations-from post-traumatic stress disorder to natural or man-made disasters. They will also gain a solid understanding of the biblical principles crucial to establishing ethical strategies in crisis counseling. Graduates of this program will have greater knowledge of how crisis and trauma can shape a person’s ability to cope with life.... [-]

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Addictions and Recovery online program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to minister in nonlicensed counseling roles. Through this program, you will learn how to address addiction and oversee the recovery process from a Christian worldview. Courses will cover the diagnosis and treatment of substance and sexual addictions, as well as how they relate to the biological aspects of addictions and recovery.

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Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Religion program provides students with intensive study in the Scriptures, theology and the essential truths of the Christian faith.

This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, providing a solid foundation of the Bible, Christianity, theology and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders and pastor’s wives who wish to have a firm scriptural foundation. Seven specializations are available, including discipleship, intercultural studies and pastoral counseling. Potential Career Field: Associate or Senior Pastor, Church Education Administrator, Lay Leader, Missionary, Youth Pastor... [-]

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling program through Liberty University Online prepares students to serve and lead in non-professional counseling situations in a variety of ministry settings, including churches, rescue missions and shelters. Emphasis will be on pastoral counseling strategies, practices, and theories pertaining to pre-marital and marital counseling. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion and provides a solid foundation of the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church. Potential Career Fields: Associate or Senior Pastor, Church Education Administrator, Lay Leader, Missionary, Youth Pastor Non-Discrimination Policy... [-]

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

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Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

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