Bachelor of Science in Religion

What Will You Learn in an Online Religion Degree?

• A methodical study of Scripture.
• History of life.
• An introduction to church ministries.
• Practical teaching of Scripture. 

This online theology degree can help you gain a superior understanding of God’s Word that will serve to strengthen your faith. The theology courses found within Liberty’s online religion degree will equip you to apply biblical components and principles to many contemporary issues facing society today. Through our online bachelor’s in religion degree, you can develop exceptional written and oral communication skills that will benefit you both personally and professionally. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degree in Christian leadership and management or biblical and educational studies.

Potential Careers with a B.S. in Religion

• Business
• Chaplaincy
• Clergy
• Communications
• Education
• Health and welfare ministries
• Local church
• Local ministries
• Missions
• Religious communities
• Social services

Liberty’s Online Religion Degree Highlights

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 online Bachelor of Science in Religion 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.
• You can complete our bachelor’s degree in religion in as little as 3.5 years.

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