Theology & Apologetics (M.A.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| APOL 550 | Faith and Reason | 3 |
| APOL 640 | Apologetics in the Life of the Church | 3 |
| APOL 643 | Culture and the Supernatural Realm | 3 |
| BIBL 500 | Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 1 | 3 |
| BIBL 505 | Language Tools 1 | 3 |
| THEO 505 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| THEO 625 | Christ, Humanity, and Flourishing | 3 |
| THEO 640 | God, Providence, and Evil | 3 |
| THEO 645 | Scripture, Revelation, and Knowledge of God | 3 |
| THEO 655 | Spirit-Empowered Church and the Kingdom | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
A student who desires to pursue the thesis track must consult the program director regarding course sequencing and thesis development within the first semester. The student must take RTCH 680, THES 689, and THES 690 in order. Students should also begin RTCH 680 in the first semester. If a student is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689, as determined by the program director, the student may be required to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 48 hours
- 2.0 GPA
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Residential Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 500 | Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 1 | 3 |
| BIBL 505 | Language Tools 1 | 3 |
| THEO 505 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| APOL 550 | Faith and Reason | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| APOL 640 | Apologetics in the Life of the Church | 3 |
| APOL 643 | Culture and the Supernatural Realm | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| THEO 625 | Christ, Humanity, and Flourishing | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| THEO 640 | God, Providence, and Evil | 3 |
| THEO 645 | Scripture, Revelation, and Knowledge of God | 3 |
| THEO 655 | Spirit-Empowered Church and the Kingdom | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from any 500-600 level course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
A student who desires to pursue the thesis track must consult the program director regarding course sequencing and thesis development within the first semester. The student must take RTCH 680, THES 689, and THES 690 in order. Students should also begin RTCH 680 in the first semester. If a student is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689, as determined by the program director, the student may be required to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
All applicable prerequisites must be met