Debate

Join the Liberty Debate Team

Be part of a full squad competitive debate team with a legacy of over 25 years of championship policy debate. Benefit from our full-time coaching staff and travel throughout the school year. Learn everything you need to join LU Debate and compete with a winning team at LU Debate Week.

Tuition scholarships are available for eligible first-year college debaters with or without experience, and returning junior varsity and varsity debaters.

With the Debate Team, you’ll learn how to grow in graduate-level research and presentation skills that will prepare you for your future. Get trained in critical thinking and argument strategy, and gain practical communication skills.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply to Liberty Debate

Contact

LUDebate@liberty.edu
(434) 582-2080

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Our Current Successes

Scholarship Giving Opportunity

The Dr. Rakeem Robinson Liberty University Debate Team Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

What Debate Team Alumni Are Saying

Andrew Landrum, JD
Debate has introduced me to a world of people, cultures, and ideas that have helped shape who I am. It has shown me that learning critical thinking and complex problem-solving isn’t just found in the classroom.
Dr. Amanda Koch
There is nothing like competitive debate to encourage deep research and sharp thinking while also building empathy with other viewpoints.
Dr. Zach Gautier
My experience doing college debate at Liberty was so practical in refining the key skills that I’ve needed in my career - critical thinking, research, writing, speaking, and the ability to see both sides of an issue. It also allowed me to manage the rigors of my master’s and doctoral work.  

Travel With the Debate Team

The competitive debate season spans the entire academic year, so you can expect to travel multiple times each semester. All travel expenses are covered by LU Debate.

Current Season Schedule

Places We Travel:

  • George Mason University
  • University of Kentucky
  • United States Military Academy West Point
  • Wake Forest

Follow Our Team on Instagram

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Oct 12

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❤️💙 THANK YOU, LIBERTY DEBATE FAMILY! ❤️💙 You showed up and showed OUT for Liberty Debate this Giving Day! 🏆🔥 We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, shared our posts, and supported the Dr. Rakeem Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund! Your generosity and continued support mean more to us than words can express. Because of you, we can continue investing in the next generation of Liberty debaters and honoring Dr. Robinson’s incredible legacy. ❤️ 💙 MISSED GIVING DAY? IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Giving Day may be over, but the opportunity to make a difference isn’t! You can still donate directly to the Dr. Rakeem Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Liberty Debate website. Every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal of $250,000 by the end of the year! 🎯 🏈🔥 UP NEXT: HOMECOMING WEEKEND! Calling all Liberty Debate alumni! We have some exciting events planned for Homecoming weekend, October 30–31, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration! Join us for an alumni dinner, alumni tailgate, a visit to the debate lab, and some Liberty Debate merch! Most importantly, come reconnect with old teammates, share your favorite memories, and celebrate the community that makes Liberty Debate so special! ❤️💙 Whether you’ve supported us through donations, cheered us on from afar, or plan to join us for Homecoming, THANK YOU for being part of the Liberty Debate family! Once a Liberty debater, always a Liberty debater! 🏆🔥 #godflames #libertydebate #libertyuniversity #libertygives

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