Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religious Studies – New Testament
Prepare for a Life of Ministry with a Degree in Religious Studies – New Testament
Are you passionate about the Word of God and interested in pursuing a career that integrates biblical knowledge? By pursuing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies – New Testament degree, you’ll receive the foundational knowledge you need to pursue a career in ministry with confidence.
You’re probably excited about immersing yourself in a degree that focuses on God’s Word but wondering what career opportunities will be available to you. With a religious studies bachelor’s degree, your options can grow substantially. This degree will prepare you to apply for seminary or the job of your choice upon graduation. You may choose to work in fields like archaeology, Christian writing, church ministry, or evangelism.
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
- The pastoral epistles and leadership development
- New Testament theology and backgrounds
- Major themes from the Books of John and Acts
Career Opportunities for New Testament Studies Graduates
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Parachurch ministries leader
- 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
