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Master of Arts in Apologetics
The Master of Arts in Apologetics is a 36-hour graduate program designed to equip you to boldly and thoughtfully defend the Christian faith. Grounded in Scripture and informed by rigorous scholarship, this program will train you to address today’s toughest questions with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
You’ll be equipped to engage in the rational and biblical defense of historic Christian doctrines, developing a comprehensive framework for answering objections, strengthening believers, and advancing gospel conversations in both academic and ministry contexts.
This degree is ideal for those called to teach, write, lead, or serve in ministries where a strong apologetic foundation is essential.
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
- Campus-Based Tuition $238 per credit hour | Online Tuition $391 per credit hour
- Technology Fee $190 per course
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
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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.