Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Apologetics Online Degree Information

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Theology and Apologetics provides advanced training in the fields of Christian theology and apologetics, equipping students to become leaders in academics and ministry and providing direct interaction with leaders in theology and apologetics while also offering practical opportunities to write and teach in the field. This degree will qualify the student to teach at the university or graduate level, while also providing insight and information useful to the professional minister. With the emphasis on both theology and apologetics, the Ph.D. reinforces the student's knowledge of Christianity and how to defend it. The dual emphasis is unique among Liberty's peer institutions and should create multiple opportunities for graduates as both professors and pastors. A six-credit hour dissertation is required, as well as on-campus intensives. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.

Potential Career Options: Church Administrator, Senior Pastor, University Professor, and University Administrator.

Students are required to submit a MAT or GRE score that are no more than two years old. If the student has taken the MAT or GRE but it is more than two years old, they will be required to take it again.