Master of Arts in Religion in Theology
Help Others Grow in Their 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 in Religion – Theology degree will help you better understand biblical theology and prepare you to educate and mentor people in your church, community, or congregation.
Liberty’s theology master’s degree covers essential topics such as the nature of God, the history of the church, biblical prophecies, and foundational theology. You will learn from professors with experience as pastors, missionaries, authors, and speakers who want to mentor and support you as you follow God’s calling on your life.
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.
- 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.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
What Will You Learn?
- Baptist ecclesiology
- Essential ministry-focused theological training to help you meet the needs in your community
- How biblical, systematic, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary theologies interact with each other
- The basic disciplines of theology such as the attributes of God, the nature of the Trinity, and God’s providence
- The nature and purpose of the Church and its future
- The validity of biblical prophetic interpretations of current events and the End Times
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
Liberty School of Divinity Facilities and Resources
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is one of 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 John W. Rawlings Scriptorium Museum exhibits Christianartifacts valued at over $1 million, which are available for scholarly research and study.
- The faculty in our John W. Rawlings 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.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Divinity Programs
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
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
