Master of Arts in Apologetics
Purpose
The Master of Arts in Apologetics is designed to equip you with knowledge in issues related to the rational and biblical defense of the truth of the Christian faith.
This graduate-level program of study promotes excellence in scholarship and trains graduates academically and professionally to advance discourse in apologetics through research, teaching, and service. You will learn the necessary disciplines for proclaiming and defending the historic doctrines of Christianity.
Course Listings
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Quick Facts
- Accredited with SACSCOC, TRACS, and ABHE
- 36 hour graduate degree program
- Can be accelerated for completion in 16-24 months
- 97% of graduates reported that a Luther Rice education improved the quality of their ministry service
- Transfer in up to 6 credit hours
- Available 100% online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes
- Tuition $238 per credit hour for campus-based courses and $362 for online courses
Entrance Requirements
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General Requirements: All graduate programs require the satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
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Bachelor's Degree Equivalency: Equivalency means the applicant has completed 120 semester hours of recognized college-level work with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Note that no bachelor's degree will be awarded to an applicant entering a graduate program through equivalency.
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Specific Requirement for Master of Divinity with Languages Track: Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
All Master of Arts degrees are now a pathway to the PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Potential Careers
- Apologist
- Author
- Missionary
- Global Evangelist
- College Pastor
- Conference Speaker
- Pastor
- Community Outreach Professional
Luther Rice Partnership with Ratio Christi
Program Coordinator
Dr. Doug Taylor
770-484-1204 ext. 5640
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Taylor personally anytime, or you can reach the Enrollment Team at Admissions@LutherRice.edu and 770-484-1204 ext. 5758.