Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Thesis)

Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Thesis)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. 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
NBST 610Hermeneutics3
RTCH 500Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 13
THEO 525Systematic Theology I3
THEO 530Systematic Theology II3
THEO 650Public Theology3
Total Hours30
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RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students

Thesis Courses
RTCH 680Research Methods 13
THES 690Thesis Defense3
Total Hours6
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Any student who is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 Thesis Defense (3 c.h.) after completing RTCH 680 Research Methods (3 c.h.) may be required, as determined by the student’s thesis chair, to take THES 689 Thesis Project Proposal and Research (3 c.h.) Thesis Proposal and Research, and may be required to repeat THES 689 Thesis Project Proposal and Research (3 c.h.) until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690 Thesis Defense (3 c.h.)

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

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