Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen

What Will You Study in our Undergraduate Religion – NextGen Degree?

• Theology of the family
• Campus ministry
• Youth ministry
• Theological interpretation of Scripture.

With a future in ministry, it is essential that you know how to work with students from early childhood through late adolescence and their families, primarily in the local church. Through this online undergraduate religion – next generation ministry program, you can gain the skills to apply biblical principles to contemporary culture. These skills are taught by faculty who are committed to Training Champions for Christ and desire to help equip you with a solid biblical foundation in crucial aspects associated with ministry.

Potential Career Opportunities for Undergraduate Degree in Religion – NextGen Graduates

• Associate pastor
• Children’s pastor/director
• Church administration
• Christian education director
• College ministry pastor/director
• Next generation pastor
• Youth pastor

B.S. in Religion Program Benefits

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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online B.S. in Religion – NextGen degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• 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!
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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