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.

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

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 11 other PhDs in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Transcripts must show a Master of Divinity (or MDiv equivalent — see MDiv Equivalency Policy below) with a minimum 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Please note: Students that confer a master’s degree with Liberty University and apply for the Th.M. must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to gain admissions. Students with an LU graduate GPA below 3.0 will be denied admission.
Admission to this program requires the following:Submit Contact Information for a Pastoral Recommendation
Submit the School of Divinity Questionnaire
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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8200 USD / year

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8200 USD / year

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8200 USD / year

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