Theological Studies (M.A.)
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 |
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| GICE 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| NBST 516 | Introduction to the Life of Christ | 3 |
| or NBST 517 | Introduction to the New Testament Church | |
| NGRK 515 | New Testament Bible Study Tools | 3 |
| or OTCL 515 | Old Testament Bible Study Tools | |
| OBST 516 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| or OBST 517 | Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | |
| 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 |
| THEO 523 | Issues in Christian Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
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 Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NBST 516 or NBST 517 |
Introduction to the Life of Christ or Introduction to the New Testament Church |
3 |
| OBST 516 or NBST 517 |
Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books or Introduction to the New Testament Church |
3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 522 | Essentials of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| GICE 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| NGRK 515 or OTCL 515 |
New Testament Bible Study Tools or Old Testament Bible Study Tools |
3 |
| THEO 523 | Issues in Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.