M.A. in Biblical Languages – Linguistics

What Will You Study in Our Biblical Languages Studies Master’s Degree?

• Develop research and writing skills for biblical scholarship
• Explore the structure and grammar of biblical Greek and Hebrew
• Study the development and formation of human language
• Study the process of translation and interpretation

Liberty’s M.A. in Biblical Languages – Linguistics provides a focused examination of the form and construction of the biblical languages. This program is designed to equip you to examine, explain, and teach others about the structure and development of the Scriptures while also helping prepare you for doctoral studies in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Bible Exposition.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Biblical Languages Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• 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 biblical languages degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
• Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online M.A. in Biblical Languages program.
• Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience in our online seminary’s web-based content developed by Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.

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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
  
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,575 per semester – only $172/credit at 15 credit hours*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Biblical Languages are charged at the part-time rate

Potential Careers for M.A. in Biblical Languages – Linguistics Graduates

• Bible translator
• Biblical languages instructor
• Christian school administrator
• Linguistics scholar
• Sunday school administrator