Help Increase the Church’s Knowledge of the Bible by Earning our Master of Arts in Religion – Theology Degree
Understanding, defending, and teaching the Bible is vital to church ministry. Our Master of Arts (MA) in Religion—Theology degree can help you better understand biblical theology and prepare to explain it to a variety of audiences.
If you are drawn to the profound depths of religious texts and the timeless questions of life and existence, Liberty can help prepare you not only to unravel these mysteries but also to make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Throughout our theology master’s degree, you will study the nature of God, the history of the church, biblical prophecies, and theology itself. You will study under theologians who have experience as pastors, missionaries, authors, and speakers and who have a desire to mentor and support you as you follow God’s calling on your life.
Personal growth is at the heart of Liberty’s religious studies programs. As a student in the program, you may often find that studying theology is as much about introspection and character development as it is about education. Through the exploration of religious texts and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge, you can cultivate virtues like empathy, patience, and resilience. These traits can serve you well in all aspects of life, fostering relationships and community engagement that reflect your values and beliefs.
Accreditation
Your seminary degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards. You can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s MA in Theology Degree?
Pursuing your master’s in theology degree with us residentially can provide you with the opportunity to study under experienced pastors and theologians. Our professors have office hours during the week, and they invite you to speak with them about your classes or about where God is leading you in your ministry.
Our MA program offers you the opportunity to earn your degree from a school that is more than a Bible college. At Liberty, you can build a community that’s as unique as you are. As you earn your master’s degree in religion and theology, you can have the opportunity to meet other graduate students studying a variety of subjects, allowing you to witness first-hand how God’s truth is being revealed through fields as different as biology and cinematography.
On a professional level, a theology degree from Liberty University can open the door to careers in ministry, education, counseling, and beyond. It can help you develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and cultural literacy, all of which are highly sought after in the diverse workplaces of the 21st century. Graduates emerge as leaders ready to apply their understanding of religious studies in various professional contexts, contributing to a well-rounded and ethically informed workforce.
While earning your master’s degree in theology, you can network with organizations like the International Mission Board (IMB), Summit Church, and Samaritan’s Purse. We also partner with a multitude of local churches and ministries within Lynchburg so you can gain hands-on ministry experience while you complete your degree. Additionally, our new Monday-only program gives you the option to take the majority of the classes you need on Mondays so you can remain involved in full-time ministry throughout the rest of the week.
What Will You Learn in Our Master’s of Religion – Theology Degree Program?
In our MA in Religion – Theology degree program, you can conduct in-depth studies of the Old and New Testaments, giving you a foundational knowledge of the Bible that can be useful throughout your degree. You will take classes designed to prepare you for successful ministry within the church and beyond, like courses in apologetics, evangelism, hermeneutics, discipleship ministries, and research and academic writing.
The program is designed to educate and prepare you for practical ministry. Courses such as sermon preparation and discipleship ministries can help equip you with the necessary skills for leadership roles within churches, faith-based organizations, and other areas of vocational ministry.
If you choose to pursue our theology specialization, you will study the basic disciplines of theology as well as the purpose of the church, the nature of God, and prophecies of the end times. Our master’s degree in religion can help you apply what you have studied to practical ministry opportunities teaching the people of God through Bible studies, writing, and preaching.
In essence, a Master in Religion – Theology from Liberty can help you prepare for a multitude of pathways. Whether your future lies in academia, ministry, or a different field where theological wisdom is invaluable, graduates are equipped to make significant faith-based impacts in various settings.
View the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below for more information!
Featured Courses
THEO 525 – Systematic Theology I
THEO 620 – Ecclesiology
THEO 626 – Doctrine of God
THEO 630 – Eschatology
Degree Information
Careers
Admission Requirements
Highlights of Our MA in Religion – Theology Degree
- In addition to their hands-on ministry experience, our faculty are theologians who are well-respected authors, speakers, and researchers.
- We are committed to defending the authority of scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Our master’s degree in theology provides hands-on experience within the local church as well as opportunities to serve with churches and organizations like the International Mission Board, Hume Lake, Samaritan’s Purse, and Second Baptist Houston.
- Our Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation rare books collection valued at over $1 million, a 111 ft.-long Torah scroll that dates to the 16th century, and a functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.
- Monday-only classes allow residential graduate students to complete large portions of their MA in Religion, attending classes one day a week.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
Our Master’s of Religion in Theology Degree Information
- Residential
- 60 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 50% of your required credits
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- Download our MAR in Theology Degree Completion Plan
- Review our course catalog
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Master’s in Religion – Theology Degree Program
- Associate pastor
- Church education administrator
- Church planter
- Lay leader
- Missionary
- Youth pastor
Admission Requirements for Graduate 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 bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
