B.S. in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology

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Be the Hands and Feet of Christ with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology

Do you have a passion for the Word of God? Perhaps you work for a nonprofit or religious organization and want to better minister to those around you, or maybe you’d simply like to grow in your faith. With a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology from Liberty, you can pursue exciting new opportunities or positions of added responsibility. This degree can help deepen your understanding of the Bible and theology while empowering you to take the next step in your ministry career.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • Learn from faculty with years of real-life experience in churches and ministries.
  • Receive professional training so you can better understand how to work with ministries across the nation and around the world.
  • Study at the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training housed within our state-of-the-art Freedom Tower that stands 275 feet tall.
  • Complete a capstone course so you can prepare to apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting.

What Will You Learn?

  • Different functions within the church
  • How to engage people from different cultures and religions
  • How to identify themes within Scripture
  • Trends and issues in biblical theology

Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology Graduates

  • Christian education
  • Christian organizational leadership
  • Church administration
  • Ministry coordination

Facilities and Resources Available to B.S. in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology Students

  • Explore our scriptorium – which is home to over $1 million worth of rare books and Bibles.
  • Study in our world-class, 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower, home to the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training.
  • Our faculty members are well-respected authors, speakers, and researchers.
  • Our divinity degrees provide hands-on training and learning opportunities within local church settings.

Admission Requirements for Our Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology

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.

 

120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

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

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