Master of Arts in Religion in Biblical Studies
Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Bible with a Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Biblical Studies
Are you looking for a degree that combines your love for serving God’s people with your desire to understand God’s Word? Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Biblical Studies degree provides an in-depth study of God’s Word through learning from the original biblical languages. Besides the classes that provide training in church administration and leadership, our biblical studies specialization will provide a thorough examination of key books, topics, and themes of the Bible.
Liberty University’s M.A.R. in Biblical Studies will prepare you for work in ministry settings while providing you with a deeper understanding of God’s Word so you can share it with others. As you study books from both the Old and New Testament, you will examine the overarching message of each book and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Learn from theologians who have years of experience as 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.
- The option to take Monday-only classes allows residential graduate students to complete large portions of their M.A. in Religion by attending classes one day a week.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
What Will You Learn?
- A review of Isaiah’s prophetic nature and its significance in the New Testament
- An in-depth look at the Gospel of John highlighting the life of Christ as well as the chronology, geography, and social customs of that time
- Major themes and events in Genesis
- The major works of Jesus’ ministry
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Master’s in Religion – Biblical Studies Degree Program
- Associate pastor
- Church education administrator
- K-12 religion teacher
- Lay leader
- Missionary
- Teaching pastor
Liberty School of Divinity Facilities and Resources
- The Rawlings School of Divinity is the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training.
- As a member of the Association of Theological Schools, Liberty’s School of Divinity stands on a solid, biblically-based foundation and a firm commitment to conservative evangelical theology.
- Liberty’s Rawlings Scriptorium Museum exhibits Christian scriptural artifacts valued at over $1 million, which are these artifacts are available for scholarly research and study.
- The faculty in our School of Divinity are first-rate biblical scholars and theologians in their own right. Liberty’s faculty have impacted the field of biblical scholarship since our founding, including Dr. Ed Hindson who is a fellow of the International Biographical Association in Cambridge, England.
Admission Requirements for Our Graduate 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 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
- 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
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
