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 Homiletics (Thesis)
Prepare to Preach the Gospel with a Master of Theology in Homiletics
If you’re looking for ways to communicate the mystery of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ to your congregation, then Liberty University’s Master of Theology – Homiletics can help. Your desire and joy in preaching the Word of God should be bolstered with education to effectively reach the listener’s heart. Our experienced professors can help you learn to put your thoughts down on paper and then deliver those thoughts with the power of the Holy Spirit behind it.
Liberty University’s Master of Theology – Homiletics is a postgraduate program designed for students who have previously achieved their Master of Divinity or its equivalent. This program will focus on your ability to develop, write, and deliver sermons to teach, inspire, and bring the Gospel to the listener. If you want to expand your knowledge but are not ready to pursue your doctorate yet, then this postgraduate degree program will develop your skills while still preparing you for future doctoral studies.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
- The thesis component of your degree will help you prepare for the dissertation process if you decide to pursue a doctorate.
- Gain access to on-campus resources like our Scriptorium, homiletics lab, and classrooms with teleconferencing capabilities.
What Will You Learn?
- Evangelistic preaching methods
- Expository preaching
- How to prepare and deliver a sermon
- Methods of biblical interpretation
- Preaching for special occasions
Career Options for Th.M. in Homiletics Graduates
- Bible instructor
- Church staff
- Evangelist
- Ministry worker
- Missionary
- Senior pastor
Facilities and Experiential Learning Opportunities Available to Master of Theology Students
- Monday-only classes allow students to complete large portions of their postgraduate degree by attending class 1 day a week.
- We have a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab in the Freedom Tower, our School of Divinity building.
- Our Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation rare book collection valued at over $1 million, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates to the 16th century, and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
- Local church ministry training is embedded within our programs.
- We provide experiential learning opportunities through church and parachurch ministries.
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Divinity Degrees
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
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
