Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting
Bring Meaningful Stories to Life by Earning Your BFA in Acting
Prepare for a career in theatre through our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting program. Our BFA degree provides the training you need to impact the world through meaningful roles and performances. You will study with experienced professionals who have performed on a variety of stages and screens as they mentor and support you throughout your journey to becoming an actor.
At Liberty, we believe your faith can be integrated with your profession. Throughout this degree, you will develop the skills you need to become an actor who performs with integrity and excellence, producing powerful stories that engage with and cultivate culture.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you’ll be prepared to incorporate biblical principles into your acting career.
- You’ll have access to internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- Acting
- Choreography
- Dialects and accents
- Stage combat and movement
- Vocal performance
Career Options Available to BFA in Acting Graduates
- Actor
- Choreographer
- Community arts director
- Drama therapist (requires graduate study)
- Theatre critic
Practical Learning and Resources Available to Acting Students
- Our professors have years of real-world experience in professional productions. They also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies Christ.
- Our theatre department produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles in The Walking Dead, Six, House of Cards, and A.T., become the production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, and served as a dresser for Broadway’s WICKED.
- Our theatre students write, produce, and perform original plays widely recognized for their innovation, such as Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain.
- We participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA), and the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC).
- Participate in theatre practicums for acting experience prior to graduation.
- You will have opportunities to network with other professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Our Tower and Black Box Theatres allow you to gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides students with opportunities for additional experience.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you’ll be prepared to incorporate biblical principles into your acting career.
- You’ll have access to internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- Acting
- Choreography
- Dialects and accents
- Stage combat and movement
- Vocal performance
Career Options Available to BFA in Acting Graduates
- Actor
- Choreographer
- Community arts director
- Drama therapist (requires graduate study)
- Theatre critic
Practical Learning and Resources Available to Acting Students
- Our professors have years of real-world experience in professional productions. They also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies Christ.
- Our theatre department produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles in The Walking Dead, Six, House of Cards, and A.T., become the production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, and served as a dresser for Broadway’s WICKED.
- Our theatre students write, produce, and perform original plays widely recognized for their innovation, such as Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain.
- We participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA), and the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC).
- Participate in theatre practicums for acting experience prior to graduation.
- You will have opportunities to network with other professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Our Tower and Black Box Theatres allow you to gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides students with opportunities for additional experience.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
