Key information
Duration
Full-time 66 months (eleven semesters)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
57 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
Learn to write, publish, and engage with higher academic research as you equip yourself to teach and defend the Christian faith with this Theological Studies programme at Liberty University. You will explore topics such as the resurrection, the theology of the gospel, systemic theology, ethics, and learn how to integrate theology into your ministry.
Classes are taught by professors who are widely published in their area of expertise and who are dedicated to their biblical worldview. Take opportunities to join faculty in professional research, as you form relationships and gain experience.
Areas of Focus
- Apologetics – Gain an overview of key issues in apologetics and study evidence and arguments for the existence of God.
- Biblical Theology – Examine key theological themes and explore historical and current issues in biblical theology in both the Old and New Testaments.
- Christian Thought – Explore current issues in historical, systematic, and philosophical theology as well as contemporary conversations in theological studies.
- Public Theology – Study the intersection of Christianity and topics such as politics, ethics, and current events as you learn how to engage with public issues from a Christian perspective.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Theological Method
- Resurrection & Miracles
- Historical Development of Christian Thought
- Theology of the Gospel
- Christology in Contemporary Theological Perspective
- Christianity and Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- Admission application
- Official college transcripts showing a Master of Divinity or Master of Biblical Studies degree (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Language requirements: 12 hours of graduate Greek with a B or higher; 9 hours of graduate Hebrew with a B or higher
- Contact information for 3 approved recommenders (2 academic contacts from graduate degree faculty and 1 pastoral contact)
- Professional vita/résumé (including degrees earned, ministry and/or teaching experience, and career goals)
- Letter of Intent: 300 word minimum, specifying purpose and goals for entering the PhD programme
- Doctrinal Questionnaire
- Writing sample from master’s degree or recent research (10-12 pages)
- Department/faculty review
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. International, Out-of-State, and In-State: 3,807 AUD / module (≈ 2,750 USD / module).
Living costs
Lynchburg, United States: 1,304-2,132 AUD / month
