Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – Biblical Languages
Use Greek and Hebrew to Increase Your Knowledge of the Bible with a Religious Studies – Biblical Languages Degree
Does studying God’s Word excite you? Maybe you’re interested in becoming a theologian, author, archaeologist, or a translator. If you want to pursue a career like this, our Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies – Biblical Languages degree provides the foundational knowledge of the Bible in its original languages that you’ll need to pursue these careers with confidence.
As someone who is passionate about serving the Lord, there are many different career paths you can take that will allow you to pursue ministry. You can serve God by providing resources as an author or archaeologist so others can defend their faith. You could also work on translating God’s Word into a language that is lacking biblical resources. With a degree in this field, you can make an impact on the lives of believers and nonbelievers alike.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Learn from professors who have experience pastoring and planting churches, authoring Christian novels and non-fiction books, and leading archeological expeditions.
- Participate in optional internships with ministries across the globe.
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- Fundamental theological issues
- Greek grammar, syntax, and exegesis
- Hebrew grammar
- How to conduct an inductive Bible study
- The history of the Christian church
Career Opportunities for Biblical Languages Graduates
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Biblical translator
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Pastor
- Theologian
Internships and Resources Available to Religious Studies Students
- 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 of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- You will have 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 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
