Online PhD in Bible Exposition Degree

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Deepen Your Biblical Knowledge with Our PhD in Bible Exposition*

Are you excited about the idea of combining your passions for knowledge and theology? Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bible Exposition can help equip you with the training and terminal degree you need to make an impact in the Christian community. The purpose of biblical exposition is to help you comprehend the Bible and equip you for a lifetime of study and application of God’s Word. Throughout this degree, you can receive valuable research experience and theological understanding, allowing you to excel in your ministry pursuits.

When you complete your doctorate in Bible exposition, you can open yourself up to more opportunities, from advancing in your current position to gaining exciting new career options. You can have the skill set needed to lead ministries, conduct biblical research, author theological books, and teach in higher education. A terminal degree in Bible exposition is an exciting chance to share deeper theological knowledge with generations to come.

At Liberty, you can benefit from a degree program that is both challenging and rewarding, where you can expand your biblical knowledge and complete new research on theological concepts.

Your officially conferred degree name is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bible Exposition.

*The PhD in Applied Apologetics, PhD in Bible Exposition, PhD in Christian Leadership, and PhD in Practical Theology are not approved by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools but are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Bible Exposition Online Degree?

Choosing Liberty to pursue your doctorate means more than simply earning a degree. When you choose us, you’re choosing an accredited school with a commitment to spiritual and professional excellence, as well as flexible course scheduling. We consistently strive for you to have the best possible experience while pursuing your PhD so that you can impact the world for Christ.

Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Ministries and employers can be confident that you have received a high-quality degree that is upheld to rigorous education standards, which can lead to exciting opportunities.

At Liberty, we are committed to Training Champions for Christ. This means we do everything with excellence in mind. Our curriculum is built on a foundation of scholarly biblical knowledge and training. Our professors are all professionals in their field with real-life ministerial experience and advanced degrees in a related field. Additionally, each of our courses is offered in a flexible, 100% online, 8-week format. Your career, family, and ministry commitments are important, so this degree is designed to work around your busy life and schedule.

What Will You Study in Our PhD in Bible Exposition Online Degree?

Our PhD in Bible Exposition degree provides the training you need to excel in your current ministerial pursuits, whether you are in church or ministry leadership, education, or theology and professional writing.

Throughout this degree, you’ll study biblical concepts and foundational knowledge.

First, you’ll study language skills pertinent to Bible exposition, such as Greek and Hebrew, and you’ll complete core courses in hermeneutics and research preparation.
Next, you can complete courses in history and content exposition from the full range of biblical books and genres.
Finally, you can complete coursework directly related to the development of a PhD dissertation in original research related to the exposition of Scripture.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Doctoral Divinity Block Rate (7-15 credit hours)	$2,850
Doctoral Divinity Part Time (1-6.99 or over 15 credit hours)	$410/Credit
Military Doctoral Divinity Block Rate (7-15 credit hours)	$2,800
Military Doctoral Divinity Part Time (1-6.99 or over 15 credit hours)*	$375/Credit

*Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more).

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Your transcripts must show a master’s degree with at least 15 credit hours of Bible and/or theology courses. You may also complete the Transcript Request Form to allow Liberty to attempt to request your transcripts on your behalf.
Submit writing sample: minimum 5-page paper (excluding a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography) in Turabian format (a paper/chapter from a master’s program may be used).
Submit a School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
Department approval is required for admission.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

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Discounted divinity block rate – $2,800 per semester*
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 7 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate of $375/credit hour.

Eligible current and former service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more), but the $375/credit hour doctoral military rate cannot be combined with the First Responder Discount.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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As a John W. Rawlings School of Divinity PhD student, you will receive a block rate of $2,850 per semester if you take 7-15 credit hours. This can save you up to $6,000 a semester!*

*Rawling School of Divinity PhD students taking fewer than 7 credits will be charged the part-time rate of $410.

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

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