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Master of Arts Pastoral Counseling: Life Coaching
Use Biblical Principles to Coach Others toward a Better Life with a Graduate Pastoral Counseling Degree
Are you interested in putting your gift of ministry and passion for working with people into action through life coaching? Are you interested in providing hope and inspiration to broken and lost individuals, couples, and families in their time of need? Liberty University’s online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Pastoral Counseling – Life Coaching can help you turn those passions into reality.
Through our online Graduate program in pastoral counseling with a specialization in life coaching, you can grow your faith and develop valuable skills to help others through life’s difficulties. Here at Liberty, you can learn from experienced professors who have real-world experience and training and can guide you to become a Champion for Christ as a life coach. The advantage of having courses centered around a biblical worldview is that you will be able to strengthen your morals, values, and ethics while furthering your knowledge and skills.
What Will You Study in Our Pastoral Counseling and Life Coaching Degree?
- Current marriage coaching models and techniques
- Effective leadership skills for project management and cultural awareness
- Financial strategies for stress-free money management
- Professional coaching with emphasis on health and wellness
In Liberty’s M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Life Coaching, you can study how biblical principles and psychological insight work together to strengthen pastoral counseling skills within a life coaching framework. The program emphasizes key areas of life coaching, including health and wellness, leadership development, financial stewardship, and marriage enrichment. Through this approach, you can develop a well-rounded foundation that can help equip you to guide individuals and families as they navigate personal, relational, and spiritual challenges.
Potential Career Options for M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Life Coaching Graduates
- Church administrator
- Church counselor
- Life coach
- Mental health service provider
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Pastoral Counseling with Liberty University
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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online master’s in pastoral counseling degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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 $2,850. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- You have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your community with the M.A. in Pastoral Counseling internship.
- Benefit from Liberty University’s commitment to values-driven education that emphasizes ethical and purposeful guidance.
- You can gain a biblically grounded foundation in counseling that integrates faith with practical life coaching strategies.
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- Discounted divinity block rate: $2,575 per semester – only $172/credit at 9-15 credit hours.*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder.
- 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 above 15 credit hours for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling degree program are charged at the part-time rate.
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
Master of Arts Pastoral Counseling: Life Coaching
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.