Online BS in Religion | Christian Counseling Degree

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Bring Hope and Healing to the Hurting with Liberty University’s Biblical Counseling Degree Online

Are you passionate about serving those who are struggling with the challenges of life? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture and Christianity while exploring foundational topics in biblical counseling? If so, conferring Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Christian Counseling program may be right for you!

By pursuing your degree in Christian counseling at Liberty University, you can train to work with married couples, families, and children, as well as study important concepts in apologetics and theology. Our Christian religion degree provides a solid academic foundation that can help you pursue exciting job opportunities or continue your studies at the graduate level.

Christian counseling is quite different from regular professional counseling in many ways. While biblical counseling does require an understanding of psychological principles, it also relies on Scripture as the ultimate source of truth and wisdom.

Are you excited to study biblical counseling methods and prepare for a career that lets you serve as a beacon of hope in your community? At Liberty, you can gain vital Christian counseling training and learn how to come alongside those who are hurting or in need of guidance. Partner with us and see how far your online bachelor’s degree in Christian counseling can take you!

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Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Religion – Christian Counseling Degree Online?

At Liberty, we seek to offer programs that meet your needs as a student and as a professional. We’ve used our extensive experience in distance education to design an online Christian counseling degree that blends flexibility, accessibility, and high-quality academics. You can receive the Christian counselor training you need to prepare for rewarding opportunities.

You can complete your Christian counseling courses 100% online without having to take time off from work to attend classes on campus. You’ll have the freedom to earn your degree from the comfort of home and stay invested in your family, job, and community as you pursue your academic goals.

Each course at Liberty is taught from a biblical worldview, which is especially crucial for those planning to go into the Christian counseling field. Our faculty are firmly rooted in the Christian faith and committed to helping you thrive in your academic and professional life. By studying under professors who have years of real-world experience, you can develop your skill set and explore best practices in Christian counseling.

Additionally, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can pursue your degree with confidence knowing that our Christian counseling program has met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements.

What Will You Study in Religion and Christian Counseling Classes Online?

By pursuing Liberty University’s religion degree with a Christian counseling specialization, you can learn how to counsel from a Christian perspective and help people discover healing that lasts through the truth of Scripture. In this program, you’ll take a mix of religion and counseling courses so you can build a diverse, marketable skill set.

As you pursue your online Christian counseling degree at Liberty, you can learn from professors who possess a passion for Christ and extensive experience in the field. Throughout your Christian counseling courses, you’ll study under licensed clinical psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, clinical counselors, and crisis intervention team members. By learning from their vast years of experience, you can prepare to address practical challenges in your career.

Our core religion courses cover a variety of topics, including apologetics, the history of Christianity, church ministry, research and writing for religious disciplines, and global studies. You can grow in your knowledge of Scripture as you study under ministry professionals in our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.

Within the Christian counseling specialization, you will explore how Christian counseling and psychology intertwine as you study the major challenges facing today’s generations. Additionally, our courses will introduce you to the biblical basis for using counseling as a ministry. You can also study how to counsel children, women, or families, or take a course that covers issues in human sexuality.

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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Online Bachelor’s in Religion – Christian Counseling Degrees

What is Christian counseling?

What can you do with a biblical counseling degree?

Liberty’s Christian counseling degree online can help you pursue non-licensure counseling roles or positions in church counseling and outreach settings. You could also use this bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in advocacy, case management, church administration, community relations, or lay ministry. For those who already work in a related field, this program can help you strengthen your skill set and serve more effectively in your community.

If you aspire to become a licensed counselor, you’ll typically need a master’s degree – and our bachelor’s in religion – biblical counseling degree online can help provide the foundational training you need to later pursue a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Or, if you later decide to further your non-licensure counseling expertise, our online master’s in pastoral counseling program is a great option.

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