Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics Confronting Common Doubts with Discernment
30
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Defend Biblical Teachings by Earning an Online Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics Degree
Through Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics degree, you will engage in an in-depth, postgraduate study of the Bible while integrating essential theological and apologetics studies that will enhance your scholarship and ministry leadership. If you want to build on your Master of Divinity or equivalent seminary education, but do not want to pursue a doctorate yet, our online Th.M. degree in Christian Apologetics will provide the tools you need to engage in the current cultural discussion with critical studies in apologetics.
Students in Liberty’s 100% online Th.M. degree will work at the post-graduate level while immersed in advanced studies of biblical theology, Christian apologetics, church history, global studies, homiletics, or theology. We are confident that with a Th.M. degree, you will further the Great Commission and boldly defend biblical teachings and principles.
Accreditation
Liberty Theological Seminary, as part of Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your seminary 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 University’s Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics Online Degree Program?
With a Master of Theology, you can better serve the Lord in missions, pastoral ministry, or teaching in colleges or seminaries. Adding to your current ministry experience and education, you can learn to effectively analyze and synthesize material in the area of study of your choosing. If you choose to do so later, Liberty University’s online Th.M. degree can be used to prepare you for transitioning to a doctoral degree.
Liberty University is one of the largest private, nonprofit schools in the nation and the largest university in Virginia. By enrolling in our online Th.M. in Christian Apologetics, you will gain the benefit of flexible, 100% online courses with vast resources provided by an established university. While obtaining your theology degree online from Liberty, you will have access to an abundance of resources to further your studies. The Jerry Falwell Library gives you access to thousands of online resources with full-time online research assistants and librarians to help you.
Your professors are experienced in the field and will give you insights into real-world ministry practice while advising you on how to make a bigger impact in your ministry. As you learn from professors who have demonstrated excellence in Christian scholarship, you will gain a strong insight into real-world ministry and important cultural discussions. You may also take advantage of optional intensive format courses that will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience on our campus in Lynchburg, Va.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics
Your Master of Theology courses will focus on extending your knowledge and building applicable skills for the ministry field. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the life, teachings, and doctrine of Christ while diving into a deeper understanding of the Bible. Between your professors and fellow students, you will gather a strong community of like-minded individuals who have similar callings and goals while obtaining your Master of Theology (Th.M) degree online.
Our Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics courses will investigate the current issues and trends in apologetics and give you the theological and scholarly foundation necessary to create biblically-rooted arguments.
You will study the historical and evidential backing of the Old and New Testaments while also engaging in more specific classes that allow you to gain expertise in topics including miracles and the resurrection of Christ. Your education in the Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics will give you the skills necessary to live boldly in your faith and career.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Chaplain
- Educator
- Missionary
- Senior pastor
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,475 |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (0-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Christian Apologetics Online Degree
Admission Requirements
- 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) showing regionally or nationally accredited degrees at the bachelor’s and master’s levels are required. Transcripts must show a Master of Divinity (or M.Div. equivalent — see M.Div. Equivalency Policy below) with a minimum 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Please note: Students that confer a master’s degree with Liberty University and apply for the Th.M. must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to gain admissions. Students with an LU graduate GPA below 3.0 will be denied admission.
- Admission to this program requires the following:
- Submit Contact Information for a Pastoral Recommendation
- Submit the School of Divinity Questionnaire
- 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.
M.Div. Equivalency Policy
- Regionally or nationally accredited seminary degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- 72 accredited graduate hours (any graduate credit)
- 9 hours in graduate-level Bible and/or theology
- 9 hours in graduate-level church history, apologetics, evangelism, discipleship, global studies, leadership, homiletics, and/or church ministries
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.
Transcript Policies
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
- 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 per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Th.M. degree and who is it for?
The Th.M. (Master of Theology) is a post-master’s degree designed for those who have already completed a Master of Divinity or equivalent. It’s ideal for individuals such as pastors or ministry workers who seek an intensive study of theology and apologetics.
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