Theology & Apologetics (B.A.) - Resident

Theology & Apologetics (B.A.) - Resident

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.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
INQR 101Inquiry1
Communications Elective3
Composition Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
RSCH 201Research3
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Liberal Arts Focus 1
GREK 201Greek Grammar I3
GREK 202Greek Grammar II3
GREK 302Greek Syntax and Reading3
GREK 401Greek Exegesis3
Integrative Elective3
Total Hours62-65
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

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
APOL 201Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 13
GLST 220Intercultural Communication and Engagement 13
PHIL 201Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas 13
Total Hours9
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

Major Core
APOL 311Foundational Issues in Apologetics3
APOL 325Christianity and the Cults3
APOL 480Biblical Studies and Apologetics3
BIBL 350Introduction to Biblical Interpretation3
BIBL 460New Testament Theology3
BIBL 461Old Testament Theology3
BIBL 480Hermeneutics3
CHHI 301History of the Christian Church I3
or CHHI 302 History of the Christian Church II
RLGN 350World Religions3
RLST 489Religious Studies Capstone3
THEO 350Methods and Issues in Theology3
THEO 362Historical Theology3
THEO 412The Spirit, the Church, and Its Hope3
Religion Elective 13
Religion Elective 13
Total Hours45
1

Choose a 200-400 level APOL, CHHI, CHMN, RLGN, or THEO course not already required in the major

Free Electives
Choose 1-13 credit hours of Free Electives1-13
Total Hours1-13

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
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
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
 Hours18
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
 Hours18
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
 Hours15
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
History of the Christian Church I
or History of the Christian Church II
3
CSER 0
 Hours14-17
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours12
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
 Hours13
 Total Hours120-123
1

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.

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