Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology and Apologetics – Biblical Scholarship
Learn to Interpret and Understand God’s Word with a Degree in Theology and Apologetics – Biblical Scholarship
Are you passionate about the Word of God and feel called to a life of scholarship and ministry? If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Apologetics – Biblical Scholarship degree will provide you with the training you need to pursue a career studying, interpreting, and teaching God’s Word professionally.
By earning this degree, you’ll have a multitude of educational and career opportunities. You’ll be well-equipped to apply to seminary upon graduation or start pursuing your career immediately. Careers that would be available to you include Bible translator, author, archaeologist, church administrator, or Christian educator.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Unlike many other Bible colleges and seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get hands-on experience with a variety of optional internships available in churches and ministries from the local to the international level.
- Learn from professors who have years of experience working in professional ministry settings and who have each earned a ministry-related doctorate or are currently working on it.
- Receive access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our homiletics lab where you can record and review your own sermons.
What Will You Learn?
- Apologetics
- Church History
- Cults
- Greek grammar and syntax
- Hermeneutics
- How to interpret and defend the Bible
- Old and New Testament studies
- Theology
Career Options for B.A. in Theology and Apologetics – Biblical Scholarship Graduates
- Academic leader
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Biblical translator
- Christian educator
- Historical tour guide
- Research assistant
Internships and Resources Available to Theology and Apologetics Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement you might receive at a small Bible college with the amenities of a larger university.
- Experience internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home for the School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
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.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
