Christian Apologetics (M.A.) (Non-Thesis)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. 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 |
| APOL 520 | History of Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| APOL 550 | Faith and Reason | 3 |
| APOL 610 | Miracles | 3 |
| APOL 620 | Evil, Suffering, and Hell | 3 |
| APOL 630 | Current Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| NBST 640 | Apologetics and the New Testament | 3 |
| OBST 640 | Apologetics and the Old Testament | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| Capstone Course | ||
| APOL 679 | Apologetics Capstone | 3 |
| Elective Course | ||
| Choose three credit hours of a 600 level APOL or THEO course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) is required to be taken within the first two semesters 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
- 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