Bachelor of Science in Religion | Global and Intercultural Engagement

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Reach the World for Christ with Our BS in Religion – Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree

Are you interested in working with different cultures and nations? Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Global and Intercultural Engagement degree is designed to help sharpen your understanding of global societies and the nuances of different cultures. With training in religion and an understanding of various nations, you can be more prepared to impact the nations in a variety of ways.

Understanding the importance of the differences in the international community is of utmost importance. With an education at Liberty, you can be confident in your ability to effectively work with people who are from a mix of different cultures.

If you are searching for a degree that can help you contribute to humanitarian needs, work with non-government organizations (NGOs), or meet spiritual or physical needs overseas, then our degree in global and intercultural engagement may be for you.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Global and Intercultural Engagement.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online BS in Religion – Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree?

With our BS in global and intercultural engagement, you can foster an understanding of world religions and global issues so that you can effectively reach others. As you pursue your degree in global and intercultural engagement, your classes will be taught by talented faculty who have years of experience working internationally and who have advanced degrees in related areas of study. Our professors are dedicated to providing you with an education that can go the distance when working with people from all corners of the globe.

At Liberty, we believe that your degree should be accessible and affordable. That’s why our global and intercultural engagement degree is 100% online with no set login times. With flexibility and affordability, you can remain invested in your family, job, and community while pursuing a top-notch education.

At Liberty, you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education. Whether you are just getting started or have years of experience in international settings, a degree in global and intercultural engagement can help you take the next step in achieving your goals.

What Will You Study in Our BS in Religion – Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree?

In our global and Intercultural engagement degree, you will study different cultures and how to communicate effectively across cultural barriers. At Liberty, we seek to partner with you so that you can reach the ends of the earth with the training you receive. You will also dive into important aspects of international ministry from professors who have been around the world and have firsthand experience with different cultures. You can learn about how to interact with various cultures and how to effectively reach different people groups.

Throughout this program, you will study a variety of subjects, including:

Beliefs of different religious movements
Different cultural traditions and practices
Historical/geographical development of major world religions
Intercultural communication

With a deeper understanding of these subjects, you can be better equipped to reach diverse groups and nations.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Available 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)*
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*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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We believe global and intercultural engagement is an excellent major! A major in global and intercultural engagement can help equip you for a rewarding career. Whether you desire to pursue a career reaching others spiritually or work with nonprofit organizations, a global and intercultural engagement degree is dynamic and can help prepare you for a variety of exciting global and intercultural engagement jobs.

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