Earn a Postgraduate Degree that Gives You a Deeper Understanding of God’s Word
Are you excited about connecting pivotal themes throughout the Bible? With 66 books and over 40 known authors, it is miraculous to see the Gospel message carried out from Genesis to Revelation. Take your passion for theological study and biblical interpretation beyond your Master of Divinity degree. Earn a postgraduate Master of Theology in Biblical Studies and watch your eyes open to aspects of the Scriptures you never noticed before.
Your ability to comprehend advanced aspects of biblical theology and rhetoric can enable you to help others understand God on a whole new level. Wherever you want your studies to take you—whether that’s into a career in teaching, missions, church administration, or a future in doctoral studies—we want to help ignite your passion of reaching lost souls with the Gospel.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Theology in Biblical Studies?
Study at a university that cares for you as an individual, a school that strives to bring out your best. At Liberty, we want to see you succeed. Partner with our degreed faculty to create a thesis project and defense you never imagined you were capable of. Let our published professors come alongside you and expound on advanced theological truths.
Resources
As a theology postgraduate student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities. Check out our 17-story Freedom Tower, designed specifically for our divinity students and professors. The tower contains various classrooms, including a 7-projector immersive classroom and a revolutionary homiletics teaching lab. On the first floor, you will find the Scriptorium, which holds over $1 million in rare books and bibles. All of this will be available to you on-campus!
Flexibility
As a divinity student, you have the option to complete Monday-only classes! We want to give you more time for your studies, family, and career. Some of our courses can even be completed online. At Liberty, you’ll receive flexibility that’s unheard of for a postgraduate degree.
Opportunities
Partner with our School of Divinity to gain all the benefits of studying at the world’s largest accredited school for religious studies and ministerial training. Your degree will mean more to future employers and universities alike. Additionally, we provide a host of internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and even internationally. Let us partner with you to take your studies into the professional world.
What Will You Learn in Our Th.M. – Biblical Studies Degree Program?
Within your core theology courses, you will learn to synthesize a personal and biblical systematic theology. You will also examine effective ways to build an argument and defend the Christian faith. These major courses will help you strengthen your understanding of biblical theology and contemporary Christian thought as a whole.
For your biblical studies focused courses, you will dive into specific books of the Bible, including Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah, John, and Hebrews. These classes focus on investigating the uniqueness of each book, the doctrines of Christ, major themes, and historical contexts. Additionally, you will choose one elective course in any major area of religious studies to broaden your biblical knowledge.
Featured Courses
NBST 615 – John
NBST 621 – Hebrews
OBST 650 – Genesis
OBST 660 – Psalms
Highlights of Our Biblical Studies Th.M. Degree
- Our Rawlings School of Divinity is the world’s largest accredited school for religious studies and ministerial training
- Pursue various internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally through Liberty’s extensive professional network
- Our 17-story School of Divinity Freedom Tower contains various classrooms, including a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive classroom that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab
- Our Freedom Tower’s Scriptorium houses a $1 million collection of rare books and Bibles donated by the Rawlings family
- Optional Monday-only courses are available for students juggling work, family, studies, and church commitments
Master of Theology Degree Information
- Residential
- 30 total credit hours
- Transfer up to 50% of your credits
- This program falls under the Rawlings School of Divinity
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
Career Opportunities for Th.M. – Biblical Studies Graduates
- Author
- College Instructor
- Local/International Missionary
- Minister
- Ministry Leader
- Private School Teacher
- Religious Studies Professor
- Associate / Senior Pastor
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Transcripts showing a completed Master of Divinity degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their Master of Divinity degree
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty graduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a graduation application through their ASIST account
