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 Theology (Thesis)
Expand Your Biblical Knowledge with a Th.M. in Theology
Are you looking for more biblical guidance to answer the tough theological questions we face today? Is your congregation asking some of the same things you have asked yourself? If these are common scenarios for you, then consider expanding your knowledge of deep theological issues by obtaining your Master of Theology (Th.M.) – Theology. Our program will prepare you to serve in a variety of Christian ministries while focusing your studies on Christian thought and theology.
Liberty University’s Master of Theology – Theology is a postgraduate program designed for students like you who have previously completed a Master of Divinity or its equivalent. This degree will advance your knowledge of the doctrine of God and will cover key concepts regarding the present and future of Christian ministry. By pursuing this degree, you’ll be able to answer the questions of today’s Christian ministries.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- 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?
- Biblical prophecies and current events
- God’s nature and His plan for humanity
- How to solve ethical dilemmas that your ministry may face
- The origin, nature, and purpose of the Christian church with an emphasis on Baptist ecclesiology
- The role of theology in public discourse
Career Options for Th.M. in Theology Graduates
- Educator
- Family pastor
- Missionary
- Professor
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
- John W. 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
