
Master of Arts in Bible and Theology
Seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion that can help you serve in ministry or support roles at your local church? The Master of Arts in Bible and Theology offers you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the Bible, Christian theology, and the Christian church.
This residential degree provides an integrated approach, utilizing multiple disciplines to prepare you for practical ministry applications. It also gives you the opportunity to gain skills in:
- Interpreting Scripture
- Engaging culture
- Understanding key aspects of the Old and New Testament Scriptures
- Gaining an understanding of basic Christian doctrine.
Customize your free electives with this degree program, and choose whether or not you want to add a thesis and engage in research, which can serve as a springboard for further doctoral study.
Seminary Professors and Facilities
All professors in this degree program hold terminal degrees and have extensive experience in ministry and teaching. Additionally, many have published in their fields and often present at academic conferences.
You can take classes in the 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower and the large, three-story building encircling its base, which are home to the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training. As a student at Liberty Theological Seminary, you’ll also be able to utilize our on-campus Scriptorium and Homiletics lab.
Liberty University Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree is approved by 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. Liberty University is also accredited by SACSCOC.
Academic Information: M.A. in Bible and Theology
Credit Hours
36 total credit hours
Program of study
Admissions Requirements
Find our Master of Arts in Bible and Theology degree admissions requirements.
Courses You Could Take
- Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation (BIBL 500)
- Language Tools (BIBL 505)
- Theological Foundations (THEO 505)
- Critical Contextual Issues Facing the Church (THEO 600)
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