Master of Arts in Religion / Church History
Liberty University

Program Details

Liberty University offers a Master of Arts in Religion with a specialization in Church History for students interested in developing an advanced understanding of the Bible and how Christianity has changed over the past two thousand years. The program places importance on scholarly research of the history of the Bible and the people who follow it by studying apologetics, the history of Christianity, global studies, hermeneutics, theology, and other subject matters.

The program consists of courses that emphasize scholarly development of biblical and world history as it relates to the development of Christianity. Classes include Introduction to Apologetics, History of Christianity, Discipleships Ministries, Spiritual Formation, Contemporary Evangelism, Global Studies Survey, Preparation of the Sermon, New Testament Orientation, Hermeneutics, Old Testament Orientation, Introduction to Seminary Studies, Systematic Theology, History of Global Christianity, Classical Reformation, American Christianity, and History of Evangelicalism.

Through completion of the program, students will have demonstrated their understanding of the history of Christianity. Qualifications include the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the field of biblical studies and knowledge of related academic disciplines, to demonstrate the ability to use the biblical text to exegete the readings in a scholarly manner, to demonstrate the skills to engage competently in original research and writing that advance the understanding of the biblical text, and to develop a sense of and a commitment to the vocation of biblical scholarship in its dimensions of learning, research, and 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)