Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| GLST 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| or NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| or OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses 1 | ||
| Choose nine credit hours of 500-600 level courses from the following: APOL, CHHI, NBST, NGRK, OBST, OTCL, or THEO | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may apply up to nine hours of LAW credit to the Electives
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 Resident & Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NBST 515 or NBST 520 |
New Testament Orientation I or New Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| OBST 515 or OBST 520 |
Old Testament Orientation I or Old Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHHI 510 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| GLST 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Divinity Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Divinity Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Divinity Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.
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Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may apply up to nine hours of LAW credit to the electives.