B.S. in Religious Studies – Global Studies

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – Global Studies

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Pursue a Life of Ministry with Our Religious Studies – Global Studies Degree

Are you passionate about serving God and serving others? Pursue our Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies – Global Studies degree to receive the education you need to the gain necessary skills and turn your passions into a career.

You need a degree that will propel you forward into a fulfilling life of ministry. And at Liberty, we have provided that for you. Our religious studies program gives you the biblical foundation you need to pursue any ministry of your choice, while the specialization in global studies gives you the edge needed to pursue a career abroad.

Start earning your degree and jumpstart your career in ministry. We want to get you where you want to go. And with our religious global studies degree, you’ll be one major step closer.

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?

  • How to conduct an inductive Bible study
  • The history of the Christian church
  • Trends and issues for global workers
  • Cultural anthropology
  • How to prepare for a career as a global worker

Career Opportunities for Global Studies Graduates

  • Christian educator
  • Church leader
  • Evangelist
  • Missions worker
  • Parachurch ministries leader

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.

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Available On Campus

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Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jan 13, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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