Asbury Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling

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DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling offers students theoretical and practical knowledge essential for providing counseling within religious contexts. The program emphasizes integrating psychological principles with spiritual care to deliver holistic support.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as pastoral counselors, chaplains, or mental health professionals in various settings, including churches, schools, and community organizations. Skills attained in the program also prepare students for roles in spiritual leadership and support services related to mental health.

Asbury Seminary’s 60-hour Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling develops counseling skills designed to enhance your ministry in a variety of settings, including as a pastor, lay-counselor, or chaplain. Our Christian counseling degree is designed for those who plan to pursue vocations in congregation-based ministries or non-profits. Our Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling program is ranked in the top 10 Christian Counseling Schools, according to topcounselingschools.org.

The mission of the Department of Counseling and Pastoral Care is to equip students to serve diverse communities by facilitating healing and growth through reflectively integrating Christian values, principles, and resources with pastoral or professional counseling competencies and practices.

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