B.S. in Biblical Counseling

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling?

• Basics of developmental psychology
• How to apply the principles of biblical counseling to ministry contexts
• How to help foster the development of the fruit of the Spirit within yourself and others
• Knowledge and skills to interpret each major genre of the Old and New Testaments

Your biblical counseling degree is designed to provide you with a strong biblical and theological foundation for counseling in a ministry context. The online courses will cover topics such as Christian ethics, contemporary issues, and intercultural communication. Liberty’s B.S. in Biblical Counseling can help prepare you to walk with individuals through real-life problems and guide them toward biblical solutions. 

Potential Careers for Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling Graduates

• Counselor in a Christian school
• Homeless shelter director or counselor
• Ministry worker
• Substance abuse center director
• Women’s shelter director or counselor

Please note: The B.S. in Biblical Counseling is a non-licensure program

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active-duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training