Theology & Apologetics (B.A.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Composition Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts Focus 1 | ||
| GREK 201 | Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| GREK 202 | Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| GREK 302 | Greek Syntax and Reading | 3 |
| GREK 401 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| Integrative Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 58-61 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Liberal Arts Focus Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts Focus 1 | ||
| GREK 201 | Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| GREK 202 | Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| GREK 302 | Greek Syntax and Reading | 3 |
| GREK 401 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| Integrative Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of Integrative electives in the catalog before enrolling in the Liberal Arts Focus requirements.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| APOL 201 | Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| APOL 250 | Faith, Reason, and the Search for Meaning 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| APOL 311 | Foundational Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| APOL 325 | Christianity and the Cults | 3 |
| APOL 480 | Biblical Studies and Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 460 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBL 461 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| CHHI 325 | The Church and Its Mission | 3 |
| CLCM 200 | Spiritual Foundations for the Christian Life | 3 |
| RLGN 350 | World Religions | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 311 | God, Revelation, and Reason | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| THEO 362 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| THEO 412 | The Spirit, the Church, and Its Hope | 3 |
| Religion Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Choose a 300-400 level APOL, BIBL, CHHI, GLST, GREK, HBRW, RLGN, or THEO course not already required in the major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 1-13 credit hours of Free Electives | 1-13 | |
| Total Hours | 1-13 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Communications Elective (GLST 220) 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GREK 201 | Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Composition Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GREK 202 | Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective (PHIL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective (APOL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GREK 302 | Greek Syntax and Reading | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| GREK 401 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHHI 301 or CHHI 302 |
History of the Christian Church I or History of the Christian Church II |
3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| APOL 311 | Foundational Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| RLGN 350 | World Religions | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| APOL 325 | Christianity and the Cults | 3 |
| BIBL 460 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| APOL 480 | Biblical Studies and Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 461 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| THEO 362 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| Religion Elective 3 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Integrative Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| THEO 412 | The Spirit, the Church, and Its Hope | 3 |
| Religion Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 3
Choose a 200-400 level APOL, CHHI, CHMN, RLGN, or THEO course not already required in the major.