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Available Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Bible – Theology (120 credit hours)
- Bachelor of Science in Religion – Biblical and Theological Studies (120 credit hours)
- Bachelor of Science in Theology (120 credit hours)
Master’s Degrees:
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Theology (36 credit hours)
- Master of Arts in Religion – Theology (60 credit hours)
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies (36 credit hours)
- Master of Divinity – Theology (75 credit hours)
Postgraduate Degrees:
- Master of Theology (Th.M.) (30 credit hours)
Doctoral Degrees:
- Doctor of Ministry – Theology and Apologetics (30 credit hours)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (51 credit hours)
Online Theology Degree Programs
Studying theology can involve many aspects depending on your current knowledge, position, and professional goals. Liberty University offers a variety of online theology degrees – each with its own focus to better suit your needs. If you want to embark on a rich and fruitful study of theology, then a degree from Liberty can give you the biblical history, facts, and principles needed to help you increase the effectiveness of your ministry.
Liberty offers theology degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels to give you the specialized training in theological scholarship you need to further your ministry career and better reach others for Christ. Through Liberty’s online theology courses, you will dive deep into the history and traditions of the Christian church and explore God’s powerful, life-changing messages that can allow you to gain revelations and insights not found in general capacities.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. Our 100% online programs are flexible and affordable and can allow you to pursue your degree in theology while staying connected with your family, your church, and your work. You can pursue theology degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate, and even doctoral level with Liberty University and learn to help others grow in their walk with Christ!
Benefits of Earning a Degree at Liberty University
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree or certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- With Liberty’s 8-week format and 3 semesters per year, you can complete your online theology program in less time than attending courses on campus.
- Learn practical, in-demand skills in ministry, leadership, evangelism, biblical studies, and theology that churches and ministries need!
- You can take Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) at the undergraduate and graduate level to gain course credit for personal studies in the Bible, theology, and many other topics!
Online Seminary Block Rate
To further help ministry professionals get the accredited biblical studies training they need, our graduate online seminary degrees have a discounted tuition rate of just $395 per credit hour for part-time or a maximum block-rate of $2,750 per semester (9-15 credit hours for graduate and 7-15 credit hours for doctoral).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $275 per credit hour for graduate courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- Discounted divinity block rate for graduate programs: $2,475 per semester (9 to 15 credit hours for graduate and 7 to 15 credit hours for doctoral)
- 8-week courses with 8 different start dates each year and no set login times
*At the doctoral level, the D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling as well as Ed.D. and Ed.S. programs qualify for the graduate military discount of $275 per credit hour — and all doctoral programs can now be eligible for the $300 rate if you meet the requirements.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
