Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Non-Thesis)

Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Non-Thesis)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Core Courses
APOL 500Introduction to Apologetics3
APOL 520History of Christian Apologetics3
APOL 550Faith and Reason3
APOL 610Miracles3
APOL 620Evil, Suffering, and Hell3
RTCH 500Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 13
THEO 525Systematic Theology I3
THEO 530Systematic Theology II3
THEO 650Public Theology3
Total Hours27
1

RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students

Capstone Course
APOL 525Pluralism and World Religions3
APOL 679Apologetics Capstone3
Elective 13
Total Hours9
1

Choose a 500-600 level APOL or THEO course not already applying to the degree.

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
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ &C-)
  • No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
  • 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 & Online Format

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
APOL 500 Introduction to Apologetics 3
RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 3
APOL 520 History of Christian Apologetics 3
THEO 525 Systematic Theology I 3
 Hours12
Second Semester
APOL 550 Faith and Reason 3
APOL 610 Miracles 3
THEO 530 Systematic Theology II 3
APOL or THEO Elective 2 3
 Hours12
Third Semester
APOL 525 Pluralism and World Religions 3
APOL 620 Evil, Suffering, and Hell 3
APOL 679 Apologetics Capstone 3
THEO 650 Public Theology 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours36
1

RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.

2

Choose a 500-600 level APOL or THEO course not already applying to the degree.

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