Master of Arts in Religion – Christian Apologetics

What Will You Study in our Online Master of Arts in Religion – Christian Apologetics?

In your online master’s of religion in Christian apologetics classes, you will study topics like:

• Hermeneutics
• The problem of evil, suffering, and hell
• Principles of discipleship ministries
• Faith and reason

At Liberty, our professors have practical experience in the ministry as pastors, evangelists, and theologians. They use their experiences to create classes that prepare you to defend the Christian faith from a variety of attacks and give answers to different types of seekers. Our professors care about the work God is doing in and through you and will work with you to answer your questions and further your ministry skills.

Potential Career Options for Graduates of a Christian Apologetics Online Degree

• Associate pastor
• Chaplain
• Church education administrator
• Head pastor
• Lay leader
• Missionary
• Teaching pastor
• Youth pastor

Highlights of the Online Christian Apologetics Program

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 degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
• 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.
• You can complete your online master’s degree in religion – Christian apologetics in 2 years.

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

Military Benefits for the Online M.A. in Religion

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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit from 9 to 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 religion master’s degree in apologetics are charged at the part-time rate.