Degree Description

The PhD in theology and apologetics through the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University helps faith professionals develop the skills necessary to become more effective leaders in Christian ministry. Courses in bibliology, theological methods, and apologetic methodology form the core of the 57-credit program.

College Overview

Liberty University Online is an accredited online university that offers a wide range of degree programs and certificates. It is a Christian university that is committed to providing students with a quality education that is rooted in Christian values. Liberty University Online offers more than 600 online degree programs, including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The university also offers a variety of certificate programs. Liberty University Online is committed to providing students with an education that is both academically rigorous and spiritually enriching. The university’s faculty is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students reach their educational goals. Liberty University Online also offers a variety of student services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and financial aid. With its commitment to providing quality education and its wide range of degree programs, Liberty University Online is an excellent choice for students who are looking for an online university that is both academically rigorous and spiritually enriching.

College Features

• Flexibility

  Take charge of your schedule and make time for what matters most. Liberty's courses are offered in convenient 8-week formats with no set login times. Liberty's online programs make it easy to fit your degree around your schedule and into your budget.
• Accreditation

  Liberty University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and certain programs have also earned additional field-specific accreditation. You can have confidence your degree will be well-respected by employers and colleagues alike.
• Time to complete

  Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.
• Course Offerings

  Choose from over 450 programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!