B.S. in Bible – Biblical Counseling

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Biblical Counseling Degree?

• Comprehensive biblical knowledge across the Old and New Testaments
• Foundational and advanced principles of biblical counseling
• Integration of theology, ethics, and scriptural application in counseling contexts

In this program, you can examine the full narrative of Scripture through courses on the Pentateuch, the Gospels, the Prophets, and the writings of Paul. You’ll also study the backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments while sharpening your interpretive skills through research-focused classes. Alongside this, you can build a framework for biblical counseling by exploring its theological basis, ethical considerations, and how it interacts with modern psychological approaches and current issues.

Potential Careers for Biblical Counseling Online Degree Graduates

• Bible teacher
• Christian nonprofit leader
• Christian schoolteacher
• Family life minister
• Ministry assistant
• Ministry coordinator
• Missionary
• Missions leader/coordinator
• NextGen coordinator
• Non-licensed Christian counselor
• Older adults teacher
• Outreach coordinator
• Pastor
• Urban ministry leader
• Youth leader
• Youth minister

Please note: Many counseling jobs require licensure, which this program does not lead to. However, our B.S. in Bible – Biblical Counseling can help you pursue non-licensure roles and many counseling roles in a ministry setting that may not require licensure.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor of Science in Bible – Biblical Counseling with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800–2,000 per year on textbooks!
• This program combines in-depth biblical studies with training in counseling principles rooted in Scripture.
• Courses are offered 100% online, allowing you to pursue your education while balancing work, ministry, and family commitments.
• You can explore how theology, ethics, and psychology intersect to support a biblically grounded approach to counseling.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training