Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights
Defend the Defenseless in Times of Crisis with a Bachelor of Science in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights
In the last decade alone, we have seen countless humanitarian crises occur both nationally and worldwide. Those who respond to crises and serve the hurting need to be led by someone who has a strong knowledge of human rights, biblical and theological principles, and human nature. If you want to be part of this response, training is required so you can adequately address issues as they arise. Whether you envision yourself serving others locally, nationally, or internationally, you can benefit from Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights.
If you already work or volunteer in a humanitarian aid setting, it can be difficult to travel back and forth to a physical campus to attend courses and further your education. Our 100% online Bachelor of Science in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights features courses that can teach you new skills for your career – allowing you to build your knowledge base and earn your degree wherever you are. This additional flexibility can provide you with the opportunity to further your education while continuing to serve others.
What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor’s of Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights Degree?
- Application of a biblical worldview to many scenarios
- Biblical principles related to serving others and defending human rights
- Contexts for carrying out humanitarian aid
- Practical strategies for humanitarian action
- The theological principles behind humanitarian action and human rights
Your professors will share their years of experience working in humanitarian settings and help you hone the skills that can only be learned through firsthand experience. You can study foundational principles for offering various types of aid. Equip yourself to do the Lord’s work and help those in need by completing an online religion program in humanitarian action and human rights.
Potential Careers for B.S. in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights Graduates
- Christian nonprofit leader
- Humanitarian aid worker
- International humanitarian aid worker
- Ministry assistant
- Ministry coordinator
- Outreach coordinator
- Refugee care coordinator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor of Science in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 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 cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- You can complete this Bachelor of Science in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights program in as little as 3.5 years!
- We can teach you how to use your faith to serve others better.
- You can gain a deep understanding of the history of Christianity and learn to apply that understanding when helping others.
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
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Experience That Matters to You
As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.
At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.
And what’s that?
- Affordability
- Accessibility
- Academic Quality
These important factors challenged us to find new financial solutions, get ahead of industry trends, and blaze trails into cutting-edge career fields — and it’s paid off. That’s the difference experience makes.
We are widely recognized as a top university for affordability, accessibility, and academic quality.
Why Choose Liberty University?
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Choose from a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online*. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Maximize Your Time
Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.
Grow in Your Faith
All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, and our faculty see themselves as mentors. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — we’re committed to championing you as you study to go further in your field, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career.
Access Academic Support
Throughout your educational journey, you will have access to academic resources that will aid in the completion of your degree. Services include our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing center, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, 30+ tutorial videos, live webinars, and personalized help from our academic advising team.
An Online Education with On-Campus Benefits
Cheer on 20 NCAA Division I
games that air nationwide
Graduate with your peers
Be inspired by world-renowned
speakers at Convocation
As a nonprofit (not-for-profit) university, Liberty is in the business of training skilled professionals to make a difference in the world – not gaining profit, revenue, or producing dividends for shareholders. In keeping with our commitment to your education, we invest our resources back into degree programs and into your student experience.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university and has not increased tuition for 8 straight years. Lower tuition means less student loan debt for students.
For Liberty University, nonprofit is more than a status; it is a valuable opportunity to invest in the lives of students who will go out and impact the world.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
Nearly 80% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid. Virginia residents may qualify for additional aid — learn more!
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you pay only a portion of your balance up front. You submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay the remaining balance for your classes.
Tuition Discounts
Qualified military service members, veterans, and their spouses can receive up to 55% off their tuition rate for eligible programs!
Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.