Duration

2 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$545 per credit

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

Study the Bible In-depth With a Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Biblical Studies

Liberty University’s M.A.R. in Biblical Studies will prepare you for work in the ministry and give you a deeper understanding of God’s Word so you can share it with others. As you study books from both the Old and New Testament, you will discover the overarching message of each book and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.

Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Arts in Religion – Biblical Studies Degree?

As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, Liberty University has the resources to provide you with the most up-to-date training in biblical studies. Throughout this degree, you’ll learn how to write sermons that have important and timely lessons for your congregation. Furthermore, you will learn how to convey the important messages in the Bible through rigorous theological studies under the mentorship of Liberty University School of Divinity theologians, such as Dr. Elmer L. Towns, Dr. Harold Wilmington, and Dr. Gary R. Habermas.

Courses include

  • John
  • Hebrews
  • Genesis
  • Isaiah

Career Opportunities

  • Associate pastor
  • Church education administrator
  • Lay leader
  • Missionary
  • Teaching pastor
  • K – 12 Religion Teaching

Minimum Requirements

  • Admission application
  • Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
  • John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
  • Pastoral recommender contact information
  • Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

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