Overview

This Theology - Church History (Online) program from Liberty University can help you become more effective in your discipleship ministries by building a foundational knowledge rooted in the history of the Christian church. By engaging in courses focused on the historical development of Christian theology, classical Reformation, global Christianity, and American Christianity, you can gain a new level of expertise to use in your career. This program is often pursued by Christian educators, lay ministry leaders, and missionaries who are looking to expand their knowledge of the history of the Church following the completion of a Master of Divinity or its equivalent.

The Theology - Church History (Online) program from Liberty University Online provides ThM students with professors who have an abundance of experience in the field. As a student, you will gain a solid, biblically based education from our renowned faculty who bring a firm commitment to conservative evangelical theology to the classroom. While obtaining your Master of Theology degree, you can also build a strong network of like-minded individuals by collaborating with educators and fellow students.

Whether you want to conduct scholarly research, further your career in Christian service, or complete a degree program at the doctoral level, Liberty’s ThM in Church History degree online can help you pursue your passion and calling as you deepen your understanding of the Christian faith. You can learn about important foundations and historical movements within the Christian church and gain a valuable credential that can help you explore new employment opportunities. Partner with us and learn how to address challenges in the Church today by drawing on lessons from the past.

Career opportunities:

Our Master of Theology degree provides quality training that can help you thrive in the following roles:

Bible instructor
College or seminary professor
Historian
Ministry worker
Missionary
Nonprofit worker
Pastor
Pastoral counselor
Professor
Researcher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Development of Christian Theology
History of Global Christianity
American Christianity
History of Evangelicalism

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Online programmes: multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 25 other PhDs in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited Master of Divinity (or MDiv equivalent) with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.

All applicants must submit the following:

Admission application
Application fee
Divinity questionnaire
Pastoral recommendation
Official college transcripts
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English).

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International

7900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 18 months.
National

7900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 18 months.
In-State

7900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 18 months.

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