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

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Reach the World for Christ with Our B.S. in Religion – Global Studies Degree

Are you passionate about ministry and using God’s Word to impact the nations? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religion with a specialization in global studies will equip you to pursue a variety of international ministry opportunities. This degree will allow you to study not only important biblical topics but also relevant ministry practices, giving you the foundational knowledge you need to become a missionary, international scholar, or NGO or nonprofit worker. A wide range of international ministry careers can be available to you.

Our global studies concentration can prepare you to step out of your comfort zone and help spread the Gospel to many people groups. Our hope is that your life will be fulfilled by helping and ministering to people who are in need of relief, basic necessities, and above all, the saving Word of God. You will develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to complete international work.

 

 

What Will You Learn in Our B.S. in Religion – Global Studies Degree?

  • Cultural anthropology   
  • Career preparation for global workers   
  • Music in culture   
  • Global religious movements

 

Your hunger for a deeper understanding of God’s Word and how it can be delivered to all corners of the earth will be met by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Religion at Liberty University. This degree will provide advanced training in God’s Word to strengthen your faith as well as develop exceptional written and oral communication skills.

With our global studies specialization, you can contribute to meaningful international work. Throughout this degree program, you will study the political, economic, ecological, and cultural relations and processes that bear upon the world. Through our course in cultural anthropology, you will gain a broader understanding of human societies, cultures, and their development. Our global studies specialization provides basic knowledge and understanding of intercultural communication and cultural intelligence.

Your desire to contribute to meaningful international work will be met with our global studies specialization. Throughout this degree program, you will study the political, economic, ecological and cultural relations and processes that bear upon the world. Through our course in cultural anthropology, you will gain a broader understanding of human societies, cultures, and their development. Our global studies specialization provides a basic knowledge and understanding of intercultural communication and cultural intelligence.

Potential Career Options with a Global Studies Degree in Religion

  • Disaster relief coordinator
  • Global worker
  • International relations specialist
  • Missionary
  • Scholar
  • Teacher

Bachelor’s in Religion – Global Studies Program Benefits

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 global studies 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 our online bachelor’s degree in religion – global studies in as little as 3.5 years.

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).

 

120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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No tuition increase for 9 years

While most universities have continued to increase the cost of tuition over the years, we haven’t so that advanced education is accessible for all.

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