Liberty’s residential Master of Theology program will only be available through the Summer 2023 semester. If you are interested in this program for Fall 2023 or later, please see our online Master of Theology.
Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics (Thesis)
Internships and Resources
Defend Your Faith with a Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics
Have you completed a Master of Divinity and are wondering where to take your education next? A Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Liberty University is a great choice for those who want to gain an understanding of the deeper elements of the Christian faith and modern issues facing the apologetic community. If you are eventually planning to pursue a doctorate, then the Th.M. – Christian Apologetics thesis track is the best route for you to take.
The Christian apologetics portion of your studies will equip you for advanced Christian scholarship and provide the tools you need to engage in the current cultural discussion with critical studies in apologetics. You’ll have the opportunity to advance in pastoral, missions, Christian administration, teaching, and writing positions. The world of theology and ministry is ready to be enhanced by your expertise.
Do your part to fulfill the Great Commission and learn how to boldly defend biblical teachings and principles through Liberty University’s Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics. You’ll receive the joy of ministering to others through your advanced knowledge of Scripture and ability to defend it.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Your divinity degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)and has met rigorous accreditation standards.
- Participate in optional internships with ministries across the globe.
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- Contemporary denials of miracles, emphasizing the resurrection of Jesus and the part it plays in Christian apologetics and theology
- The differing forms of the problem of evil and suffering
- The intersection of science and religion and the problem of evil, atheism, and secularism
Theories of the development of New Testament Christology and claims of early, competing Christianities
Career Opportunities for Master of Theology (Th.M.) – Christian Apologetics (Thesis) Graduates
- Author
- Christian apologist
- Church staff
- College professor
- Senior pastor
Admission Requirements for Our Master of Theology Programs
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official Master of Divinity transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their Master of Divinity degree
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Internships and Resources Available to Master of Theology Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- You will have internship opportunities with churches and parachurch organizations locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The John W. Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
