Theology (Th.M.) - Christian Apologetics (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 | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| THEO 603 | Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| THEO 679 | Theology Capstone 1 | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Master of Theology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Master of Theology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
THEO 679 is a 16-week online course. Students may register for this course after successfully completing 24 hours.
- 2
Choose six credit hours of 600-level electives from APOL, CHHI, DSMN, EVAN, GICE, HOMI, LEAD, NBST, NGRK, OBST, OTCL, PACO, or THEO.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Apologetics Cognate | ||
| APOL 610 | Miracles | 3 |
| APOL 620 | Evil, Suffering, and Hell | 3 |
| APOL 630 | Current Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| NBST 640 | Apologetics and the New Testament | 3 |
| OBST 640 | Apologetics and the Old Testament | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 30 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree 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 | |
| THEO 603 | Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| APOL 610 | Miracles | 3 |
| APOL 620 | Evil, Suffering, and Hell | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 630 | Current Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| NBST 640 | Apologetics and the New Testament | 3 |
| OBST 640 | Apologetics and the Old Testament | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| Master of Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Master of Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| THEO 679 | Theology Capstone 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Choose 3 credits from APOL 600-699, CHHI 600-699, DSMN 600-699, EVAN 600-699, GICE 600-699, HOMI 600-699, LEAD 600-699, NBST 600-699, NGRK 600-699, OBST 600-699, OTCL 600-699, PACO 600-699, THEO 600-699 (Except THEO 603, THEO 610, THEO 679, APOL 610, APOL 620, APOL 630, NBST 640, OBST 640).
- 2
THEO 679 is a 16-week online course. Students may register for this course after successfully completing 24 hours.