Biblical Languages (M.A.) - Linguistics
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 | ||
| Foundations Courses | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Greek Courses | ||
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| Hebrew Courses | ||
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistics Cognate | ||
| LING 630 | Applied Linguistics I | 3 |
| LING 633 | Applied Linguistics II | 3 |
| TESL 600 | Introduction to TESL | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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 Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| LING 630 | Applied Linguistics I | 3 |
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| LING 633 | Applied Linguistics II | 3 |
| TESL 600 | Introduction to TESL | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
All applicable prerequisites must be met