B.S. in Religion – Biblical Counseling

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Religion and Bible Exposition Degree?

• Biblical interpretation and theology
• Christian counseling and ethics
• Church history, ministry, and global engagement

Throughout this program, you can study Scripture through courses on Romans, Acts, and biblical theology while building a strong theological foundation. The counseling-focused courses, which cover topics such as introductory aspects of biblical counseling and the relationship between biblical counseling and psychology, can help you connect biblical principles with practical care. You’ll also explore the global and historical context of Christianity through studies in Church history, ministry leadership, and intercultural communication, all while sharpening your research and writing skills for use in academic or ministry settings.

Potential Careers for Biblical Counseling Bachelor’s Degree Graduates

• Author
• Church administrator
• Clergy member
• Disability ministry leader
• Disability pastor
• Evangelist
• Global worker
• Non-licensed Christian counselor
• Pastor
• Pastoral assistant

Please note: Many counseling jobs require licensure, which this program does not lead to. However, our B.S. in Religion – 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 Religion Bachelor’s Degree 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!
• Deepening your understanding of biblical texts can enhance your ability to interpret and communicate God’s Word.
• You can develop a deeper understanding of Scripture and theology that can help equip you to approach counseling and ministry with biblical insight.
• Through faith-based guidance and ethical reflection, this program can help you build practical skills for serving others.
• With a flexible online format, this degree can fit around your existing commitments to work, family, and ministry.

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