Master of Theology – Biblical Studies

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Master of Theology (Th.M.) – Biblical Studies

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Further Your Ministry with a Master of Theology in Biblical Studies

Do you wish to build upon the knowledge acquired from your previous experience and studies as well as learn in-demand skills to increase ministry outreach and ability? Liberty University’s Master of Theology – Biblical Studies can help prepare you to positively impact your community, students, and congregation through fulfilling the Great Commission. This postgraduate degree will equip you with additional training beyond the Master of Divinity degree for more effective groundwork for full-time Christian ministry.

Our Th.M. in Biblical Studies is created with you in mind. We want to help you further your ministry as well as your personal relationship with Christ for proper preparation for acting in a leadership position. Our Th.M. degree is provided in a 100% online format, giving you the ability to appropriately balance work and study for your convenience as you work toward your goals.

Your biblical studies training will prepare you to become an influential leader in both the local church and parachurch ministries. The Master of Theology in Biblical Studies classes, embedded in biblical foundation and exploration, seek to provide you with the skills and tools required for effective ministry outreach.

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Th.M. in Biblical Studies Program?

  • Biblical theology
  • An in-depth study of some New Testament books
  • An in-depth study of some Old Testament books

In-depth explorations into various components of the Christian faith. Today’s issues will be reviewed in light of a biblical worldview. These explorations come in the form of dissecting select books within the Bible while encouraging building upon your foundation in theology.

Potential Careers for Th.M. Graduates

  • Bible instructor
  • Ministry worker
  • Missionary
  • Pastor
  • Professor

Highlights of Our Th.M. 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 online Th.M. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Liberty University’s 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.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
  • You can complete this Master of Theology in Biblical Studies program in as little as 1 year.

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

Military Benefits for Online Th.M. Students

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 when taking 9-15 credits  – only $165/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 Master of Theology in Biblical Studies are charged at the part-time rate.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
30

Credit Hours

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

ATS Commission on Accrediting

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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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