Theology & Apologetics (Ph.D.)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Competency | ||
| German Examination | ||
| French or Latin Examination | ||
| Research Competency | ||
| RTCH 900 | Research Methods and Teaching in Christian Higher Education | 3 |
| Theology & Apologetics Courses | ||
| APOL 910 | Apologetic Method | 3 |
| APOL 920 | Miracles | 3 |
| THEO 900 | Seminar in Theological Method | 3 |
| THEO 904 | Bibliology | 3 |
| Choose nine credit hours of 900-level APOL or THEO courses | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose 18 credit hours of 900-level electives from the following disciplines: APOL, CHHI, NBST, OBST & THEO 1 | 18 | |
| Comprehensive Examinations | ||
| Theology | ||
| Apologetics | ||
| Cognate Field | ||
| Dissertation Courses 3 | ||
| DISS 987 | Dissertation Proposal and Research I | 5 |
| DISS 988 | Dissertation Proposal and Research II | 5 |
| DISS 989 | Dissertation Proposal and Research III | 5 |
| DISS 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
| 1 | Students are encouraged to choose one discipline for all six seminars. Disciplines include: Apologetics (APOL), Biblical Studies2 (NBST, OBST), Church History (CHHI) and Theology (THEO) |
| 2 | A Biblical Studies discipline requires 6 hours of NGRK 605 ( c.h.) or higher and OTCL 620 ( c.h.) or higher or their equivalents |
| 3 | Once the student enters the Dissertation phase, he/she must maintain continuous enrollment (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters) until all degree requirements are completed |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 57 total hours
- A minimum of 42 hours must be completed through Liberty University, not to include credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty
- A maximum of 15 hours of transfer credit, including credit from a degree on the same academic level previously earned through Liberty, may be applied to the degree
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Successful completion of the Research Language Competencies
- Successful completion of Comprehensive Exams
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date