Bible & Theology (M.A.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. 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 | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| BIBL 500 | Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 1 | 3 |
| BIBL 505 | Language Tools 1 | 3 |
| NBST 501 | The Gospel, the Kingdom, and the Teachings of Jesus | 3 |
| or NBST 502 | New Testament Letters for the Church | |
| OBST 501 | Torah and Story in the Old Testament | 3 |
| or OBST 502 | Reading the Old Testament Poems and Prophets for the Church | |
| THEO 505 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
Choose any 500-600 level course.
- 3
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 36 hours
- 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
- 2.0 GPA
- 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 Resident 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 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 505 | Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age | 3 |
| NBST 501 or NBST 502 | The Gospel, the Kingdom, and the Teachings of Jesus or New Testament Letters for the Church | 3 |
| THEO 540 | Issues in Systematic Theology | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| OBST 501 or OBST 502 | Torah and Story in the Old Testament or Reading the Old Testament Poems and Prophets for the Church | 3 |
| THEO 600 | Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church | 3 |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Foundational courses are required to be taken within the first semester.
- 2
Choose any 500-600 level course.
- 3
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.