Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Non-Thesis)
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 | ||
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| APOL 520 | History of Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| APOL 550 | Faith and Reason | 3 |
| APOL 610 | Miracles | 3 |
| APOL 620 | Evil, Suffering, and Hell | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Thesis or Capstone Courses | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 9 | |
Thesis Option | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Thesis Project Proposal and Research 2 | ||
| Thesis Defense 2 | ||
Capstone Option | ||
| Pluralism and World Religions | ||
| Apologetics Capstone | ||
Elective Course 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
- 2
Any student who is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689 may be required, as determined by the student’s thesis chair, to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
- 3
Choose a 500 - 600 level APOL or THEO course not already applying to the degree. RTCH 680 may also be used to fill this elective space.
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 Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| APOL 520 | History of Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 550 | Faith and Reason | 3 |
| APOL 610 | Miracles | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| APOL 620 | Evil, Suffering, and Hell | 3 |
| RTCH 680 or APOL 525 |
Research Methods or Pluralism and World Religions |
3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| THES 689 or APOL 679 |
Thesis Project Proposal and Research 2 or Apologetics Capstone |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| THES 690 | Thesis Defense (Or Elective) 2,3 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
- 2
Any student who is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689 may be required, as determined by the student’s thesis chair, to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.
- 3
Choose a 500 - 600 level APOL or THEO course not already applying to the degree. RTCH 680 may also be used to fill this elective space.