Liberty’s Biblical Languages Thesis Track Helps You Engage in Biblical Scholarship
Do you want to engage in the highest levels of biblical scholarship? Applying specialized language studies skills can help you develop your ideas and engage in high-level research and writing. Liberty University’s 100% online M.A. in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration can help you develop the research and writing skills in biblical languages to impact the field of biblical scholarship.
Liberty’s biblical languages thesis track is a 45-hour program designed to equip you with advanced knowledge of the original languages used in Scripture for in-depth biblical studies. Studying biblical languages can help you become a more effective teacher or minister or even lead to work in the biblical translation field. These skills can also help you engage in advanced research and writing in the fascinating field of biblical languages.
Additionally, this program can provide you with the tools you’ll need to interpret Scripture and teach in an academic or church setting with confidence. Whether you want to enhance your personal study with academic training or expand your ministry with advanced biblical studies, this degree can give you the foundational knowledge you need. With our thesis-track biblical languages program, you can prepare for doctoral studies in our Ph.D. in Bible Exposition. Reach a deeper level of biblical understanding with Liberty’s biblical languages master’s degree!
Accreditation
Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree is 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.
Why Choose Liberty’s Thesis-Track Master’s in Biblical Languages?
Liberty University’s M.A.in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration is a flexible way to gain the knowledge you need to excel in the field of biblical scholarship. Completing a thesis provides you with an opportunity to distinguish yourself as an expert in the field of biblical languages by focusing your ideas on an advanced project. With mentorship from our faculty of biblical scholars and ministry professionals, you can develop your research and write your thesis while earning your degree.
Liberty’s M.A. in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration provides a focused examination of the biblical languages. Focusing on the translation and interpretation of biblical Hebrew of the Old Testament and biblical Greek of the New Testament, this program is designed to equip you to examine, explain, and teach others about the Scriptures’ structure and development. Additionally, this background in essential language and biblical studies can help prepare you for doctoral studies in Liberty’s Ph.D. in Bible Exposition.
With our 100% online biblical languages program, you will have the freedom and flexibility to complete this degree in less time than a traditional on-campus degree. Additionally, you can be confident in pursuing this degree at Liberty University — one of the world’s largest Christian universities.
Benefits of Studying Biblical Languages with Liberty
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- You will be learning from theologians who have years of experience as well-respected authors, speakers, and researchers.
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is one of the world’s largest schools for religious studies and ministerial training.
- As a member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), Liberty’s School of Divinity stands on a solid, biblically based foundation and a firm commitment to conservative evangelical theology.
- Liberty’s Rawlings Scriptorium Museum exhibits Christian scriptural artifacts valued at over $1 million, available for scholarly research and study.
- The faculty in our School of Divinity are first-rate biblical scholars and theologians in their own right. Liberty’s faculty have impacted biblical scholarship since our founding, including Dr. Ed Hindson, a fellow of the International Biographical Association in Cambridge, England.
- Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online M.A. program.
What Will You Learn in Our Biblical Languages Studies Master’s Degree?
Our M.A. in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration provides a wide variety of in-depth coursework focused on the translation and interpretation of the original text of the Old and New Testaments. Starting with foundational studies in biblical Greek and biblical Hebrew, you can gain an essential understanding of the syntax, structure, and vocabulary of the biblical languages. You will then build on these studies with tailored examinations of individual books of the Old and New Testaments. Through specialized courses in exegesis, you will study the process of translating, interpreting, and teaching individual books of the Bible.
The thesis concentration provides additional training in textual criticism, biblical exegesis, research, and writing to help prepare you for the academic scholarship required for an impactful thesis project. You will be guided and mentored by your professors through your online courses so that you can apply your biblical languages studies to explore a unique aspect of the field.
Featured Courses
- NGRK 520 – Beginning Greek I
- NGRK 650 – New Testament Textual Criticism
- OTCL 520 – Beginning Hebrew I
- RTCH 500 – Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation
Highlights of Our Master of Arts in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. 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.
- Tuition for our online seminary 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.
- Electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee. To continue our mission of providing affordable education, this fee is waived for students who enroll by Summer 2024 D-term.
- Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online M.A. program.
- Develop research and write a thesis to help set you apart as an expert in the field.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Master of Arts in Biblical Languages Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- Download and review the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Career Opportunities for M.A. in Biblical Languages – Thesis Concentration Graduates
- Bible translator
- Biblical scholar
- Christian school administrator
- Linguistics scholar
- Sunday school administrator
Admission Requirements for Online Graduate Divinity Programs
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Contact information for one pastoral recommender
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-in. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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 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 M.A. in Biblical Languages online are charged at the part-time rate.
