Liberty’s residential Master of Theology program will only be available through the Summer 2023 semester. If you are interested in this program for Fall 2023 or later, please see our online Master of Theology.
Master of Theology (Th.M.) – Biblical Studies (Thesis)
Internships and Resources
Earn a Postgraduate Degree that Gives You a Deeper Understanding of God’s Word
With 66 books and over 40 known authors, it is miraculous to see the Gospel message carried out from Genesis to Revelation. Follow the pivotal themes of the Bible through a postgraduate Master of Theology in Biblical Studies and discover aspects of the Scriptures you never noticed before.
Your ability to comprehend advanced aspects of biblical theology and rhetoric can enable you to help others understand God on a whole new level. Wherever you want your studies to take you—whether that’s into a career in teaching, missions, church administration, or a future in doctoral studies—we want to help ignite your passion for reaching lost souls with the gospel.
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.
- Participate in optional internships with ministries across the globe.
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- An examination of Genesis with particular emphasis on the following major themes and events: creation, flood, patriarchal narratives, and the Abrahamic Covenant
- An in-depth study of representative types of psalmic materials
- An intensive exegetical study of the Gospel of John, including an investigation of the uniqueness of this Gospel, compared with the synoptic Gospels
- The doctrines of Christ, especially His mentorship, priesthood, and the use of the Old Testament in Hebrews
Career Opportunities for Th.M. – Biblical Studies Graduates
- Associate/senior pastor
- Author
- College instructor
- Local/international missionary
- Minister
- Ministry leader
- Private school teacher
- Religious studies professor
Admission Requirements for Our Master of Theology 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 Master of Divinity transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their Master of Divinity degree
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Internships and Resources Available to Master of Theology 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.
- You will have internship opportunities with churches and parachurch organizations locally, nationally, and globally.
- 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
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
