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B.S. in Religious Studies: Old Testament

Residential Degree in Religious Studies: Old Testament

Gain a general knowledge of the Bible, church history, apologetics, and hermeneutical methodology with Liberty’s B.S. in Religious Studies program. Through this program, you’ll be able to engage with today’s culture and affirm the truth of the Gospel.

Delve deeper into the history and religion of ancient Israel with the Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies: Old Testament degree. Study the structure, stories, and characters of the Old Testament. Explore the poetry in the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations.

With this degree, you’ll focus on key issues of the Old Testament, including chronology, Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the patriarchal cultural setting of ancient Israel.


Academics: Old Testament Cognate

Credit Hours

120 total credit hours

Program of Study (DCP)

Religious Studies (B.S.): Old Testament (DCP)

Admissions Requirements

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Featured Old Testament Courses

  • Old Testament Poetical Books (BIBL 314)
  • Isaiah (BIBL 316)
  • Genesis (BIBL 410)
  • Old Testament Theology (BIBL 461)
  • Old Testament Backgrounds (BIBL 473)

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Career Opportunities With This Degree

  • Christian educator
  • Church leader
  • Evangelism
  • Missions
  • Para-church ministries
  • Graduate school / Seminary