Master of Arts in Biblical Languages / Linguistics
Liberty University

Program Details

Liberty’s 100% online M.A. in Biblical Languages — Linguistics is designed to provide in-depth studies of biblical Greek and Hebrew studies and language scholarship skills to equip biblical scholars with the academic tools they need for world-class research and writing. Throughout this degree, students will gain the necessary skillset to translate the Bible from its source texts, conduct biblical research, author biblical studies scholarship, and teach the Bible. Students in this program will study biblical languages and biblical exposition methods to explain and interpret biblical passages accurately and responsibly based on the best practices in language studies and a firm understanding of the development of these languages. This program’s focus on biblical languages and writing can help students establish themselves as experts in translation and biblical teaching, allowing them to build up existing ministries and engage in advanced biblical scholarship. As such, this degree can be useful for students in personal ministry, ministry writing, starting into the field of Bible translation, and in biblical teaching in churches at any level of education from K-12 to higher education. These skills can also help students prepare for doctoral studies in Liberty’s Ph.D. in Bible Exposition. Students who want to pursue specialized research and writing in biblical topics will gain the expertise and credentials needed to pursue roles as professional writers, biblical scholars, university teachers, and administrators in churches and ministries that need in-depth biblical teaching.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Liberty University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)