Duration

2 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$545 per credit

Location

Lynchburg, United States

About the program

Defend Your Faith and Point Others to God with a Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Christian Apologetics

The term apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia, which means “defense.” By studying Christian apologetics, you can learn how to give a reasoned defense of the Christian faith against objections.Through rigorous study of the Old and New Testament and the lives and works of some of the great Christian apologists, you will develop reasoned arguments and the ability to answer questions raised by congregations on the truthfulness of Christianity.

Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Arts in Religion – Christian Apologetics Degree?

Liberty University’s mission to Train Champions for Christ is fulfilled in this Master of Arts in Religion – Christian Apologetics degree. We help you learn how to defend the Christian faith through the vast resources we have from being one of the largest Christian universities in the nation. 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:

  • History of Christian Apologetics
  • Faith & Reason
  • Evil, Suffering & Hell
  • Apologetics & the New Testament

Career Opportunities

  • Chaplain
  • Head Pastor
  • Missionary
  • Teaching Pastor

Minimum Requirements

  • Admission application
  • Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Self-certification form (for students who are 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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