Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology and Apologetics
Facilities and Resources
Defend the Faith and Deepen Your Knowledge of God’s Word with a Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics
At Liberty, we Train Champions for Christ, and in the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics program, this means educating those who will educate the next generation of ministers and Christian scholars. Your online doctoral degree in theology and apologetics won’t just change your life – you’ll use it to change the lives of countless others.
Liberty has the experience and the resources necessary to provide a state-of-the-art online learning environment and on-campus intensives that will make your Ph.D. studies an enriching and fulfilling process. Our doctoral degree in theology and apologetics provides a unique research and mentorship program that ensures you have the support you need to complete meaningful research throughout the program.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Your divinity degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards.
- Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience and scholarship through our web-based content, then meet them in person during your intensive course content
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- Advanced topics in apologetics and theology that cut to the core of the human condition and ministry challenges
- deep academic study and practical ministry skills that will equip you not only to create new and impactful research but also to directly further your own ministry
- Practical skills that will further your ministry and help you solve real-world problems
- Specialized topics related to your ministry and passions as you work toward your final dissertation
Career Options for Graduates of our Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics Degree
- Ministry director
- Professional Christian scholar
- Senior pastor
- University or K-12 school administrator
- University professor
Admission Requirements for Our Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics
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 master’s degree transcripts with a 3.25 GPA or higher*
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE), test scores must not be older than two years
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Professional Vita
- Proof of English proficiency
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
*Acceptable degrees: Master of Divinity with or without thesis, master’s degree with a theology or apologetics related thesis (will need review by department), or master of arts in divinity field with a thesis.
Facilities and Resources Available to Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- Study under prolific theologians and experienced missionaries with real-world experience who have produced world-class scholarship.
- Freedom Tower, home for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology and Apologetics
Facilities and Resources
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Your divinity degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards.
- Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience and scholarship through our web-based content, then meet them in person during your intensive course content
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- Advanced topics in apologetics and theology that cut to the core of the human condition and ministry challenges
- deep academic study and practical ministry skills that will equip you not only to create new and impactful research but also to directly further your own ministry
- Practical skills that will further your ministry and help you solve real-world problems
- Specialized topics related to your ministry and passions as you work toward your final dissertation
Career Options for Graduates of our Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics Degree
- Ministry director
- Professional Christian scholar
- Senior pastor
- University or K-12 school administrator
- University professor
Admission Requirements for Our Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics
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 master’s degree transcripts with a 3.25 GPA or higher*
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE), test scores must not be older than two years
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Professional Vita
- Proof of English proficiency
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
*Acceptable degrees: Master of Divinity with or without thesis, master’s degree with a theology or apologetics related thesis (will need review by department), or master of arts in divinity field with a thesis.
Facilities and Resources Available to Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- Study under prolific theologians and experienced missionaries with real-world experience who have produced world-class scholarship.
- Freedom Tower, home for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
