Master of Arts in Religion – Biblical Studies

What Will You Learn in Our M.A.R. in Biblical Studies?

• Biblical themes and in-depth biblical analysis skills
• Church history and its role in the spread of the Gospel and the church
• Hermeneutics and biblical study techniques
• How to conduct discipline-specific research and writing
• How to prepare a sermon

In addition to core religion master’s classes, the biblical studies area of study courses are dedicated to the in-depth exploration of specific books of the Bible, allowing you to apply hermeneutics and other biblical studies skills under the mentorship of the School of Divinity’s theologians and Christian scholars. Our professors care about you and the work God is doing in your life, and they will help expand your ministry skills as you complete the M.A.R. in Biblical Studies program. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in Christian ministry, religion, or divinity.

Potential Careers for Master’s in Religion and Biblical Studies Graduates

• Bible teacher
• Christian author
• Teaching pastor

Highlights of Liberty’s Master of Arts in Religion Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online master’s degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
• You can complete the M.A.R. in Biblical Studies in 2 years!

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester for students taking 9-15 credits – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours!*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Credits taken above 15 credit hours for the online M.A.R. degree are charged at the part-time rate.