MA in Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis)

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Follow Your Calling with a Master’s Degree in Christian Apologetics Online

Do you want to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with non-believers? If clarifying misunderstandings about Christianity or responding to intellectual objections sounds like fun, then maybe you have a calling to study apologetics. Removing the obstacles that are in the way of someone seeing the truth of Scripture is something that apologists do regularly.

Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Christian Apologetics is a 100% online Christian ministry degree program. Our online Christian apologetics courses can help provide you with the philosophical, historical, and biblical knowledge to defend the truth claims of Christianity. Through our Christian apologetics training, you can gain a more profound understanding of Scripture for personal ministry and strengthen your understanding of the Bible.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts (MA) in Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis).

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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.

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Apologetics?

Christian apologists must be able to defend the Bible with confidence and intelligence. Liberty University’s master’s degree in Christian apologetics can give you in-depth training in the core areas of apologetics to prepare you for the challenges of ministry. Through an exploration of the Old and New Testaments, you can study complex and fascinating topics such as miracles, the history of interpretation, and the intersection between faith and reason.

One of the false accusations against becoming a Christian is that you must abandon reason and take a blind leap of faith. Your studies can train you in the use of logic in biblical apologetics and the nature of God, man, and the human mind. You can also learn to defend the resurrection of Jesus and the many miracles that are often denied by contemporary skeptics.

You can also gain a deep understanding of key issues in the Old Testament. You can study the history and archaeological developments in regard to the study of the Old Testament. Because our apologetics courses integrate a biblical worldview into the curriculum, you can be confident that your training is preparing you with sound doctrine. With an online Christian apologetics degree, you can strengthen your faith and prepare to defend your beliefs in your career and your ministry!

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Apologetics Degree?

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Apologetics was created to help prepare students to enter Christian ministry. This online apologetics degree is an excellent next step to further your ministry and prepare for higher education in a doctoral program, should you choose to pursue one in the future.

The importance of apologetics is not only in teaching non-believers the Good News of Jesus Christ but in strengthening the Christian faith of those already in the church. Did you know that 64% of college students will walk away from their faith within 2 years of entering college?* These days, more than ever, we need passionate people such as yourself to help fulfill the Great Commission.

We know that many of our students are currently serving in a ministry and need the flexibility and structure that an online degree offers. With a flexible, online master’s degree in Christian apologetics, you can fit your studies into your life and better understand the Scriptures to defend biblical teachings. Liberty University is proud to partner with you through an online degree as you prepare for a lifetime of effective ministry!

*Barna, at Church Dropouts Have Risen to 64%—But What About Those Who Stay?, (Viewed online Dec. 10, 2024).

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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.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.

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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 bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Admission to this program also requires:
- The School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Submission of contact information (login required) for 1 pastoral recommender.
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.

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

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’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/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
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 master’s degree.

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Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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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.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online Christian Apologetics Master’s Degree

What is Christian Apologetics?

The word “Apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, which means “speaking in defense.” The simple definition is that it is a branch of Christian theology that defends Christianity against objections. You can study and research historical data, philosophy, and use reason to defend the truth in Scripture. Individuals in Christian apologetics strive to find outside sources to reinforce the authenticity of the teachings found in the Bible.

Liberty University’s master’s in apologetics seeks to uphold this pursuit by ensuring that each online apologetics course has a rich foundation in biblical principles. You can explore hermeneutics, examine miracles within the Bible, and study the history of Christian apologetics. This is an opportunity for you to follow in the footsteps of great apologists such as G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and Dr. Gary Habermas.

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