BS in English and Writing – Christian Literature Examine Important Works of Christian Literature
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Increase Your Knowledge of Christian Literature as You Develop Marketable Writing Skills with Our Online English and Writing Degree
It has been said that to be a good writer, you must read voraciously. To develop your skills, you need to examine the works of great writers with a critical eye and learn from them. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in English and Writing – Christian Literature combines your love of Christian literature with marketable writing and creative thinking skills. Whether you are interested in teaching, professional writing, or working in the world of social media and marketing, you can gain the necessary skills for a variety of fields.
Our Christian literature specialization will allow you to examine important works from great Christian writers throughout history. As you study Christian literature, you can develop useful skills in research, technical writing, grant writing, and creative writing. Additionally, you can learn about other major non-Christian writers to round out your education.
This English and writing program offers you the chance to further expand your knowledge and skills with up to 33 credit hours of electives. This will give you the chance to enhance your writing skills in a certain field or further your knowledge of various areas that may supplement your writing ability. Prepare to take the next step in your career by earning your bachelor’s degree with us today!
Why Choose Liberty’s English and Writing Degree?
When you pursue a degree in Christian literature at Liberty, you’ll have the benefit of studying at a university that has creative writing courses based on practical experience. With online networking opportunities, professional mentorship, and courses taught from a biblical worldview, the Liberty experience is an investment in your success.
Additionally, Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can trust that the knowledge and skills you acquire throughout your degree program are of the highest quality.
At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ – so biblical principles, values, and ethics will be integrated into every area of your educational experience. We take your priorities — like your job, family, and social life — into account when developing our online programs. Our 8-week course options are designed to work with your schedule, so you can continue to do the things that are important to you as you pursue your degree online.
What Will You Study in Our BS in English and Writing – Christian Literature Online Degree?
With a bachelor’s degree in Christian literature, you’ll be able to gain marketable skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis. In addition to taking courses that can help strengthen the critical and creative aspects of your writing, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies in Christian literature.
You will study literary works that stretch over 2,000 years of Christian history. This degree covers early Christian writers, modern writers, and a broad range of literature that is shaped by the Christian worldview. You will also read selected texts from 19th- through 21st-century Christian writers on the struggle between good and evil.
No Christian literature program would be complete without focusing on 2 of the greatest Christian authors of the last century: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Many students are familiar with Narnia and The Lord of the Rings but have not read these authors’ other pieces. Our Christian literature program will explore a wide variety of works to help expand your literary knowledge.
As you study Christian literature, you can also enhance your writing abilities and gain editing skills for publishing while learning creative writing, grant writing, and technical writing. You can develop critical thinking skills as you strengthen your knowledge of Christian literature. Every course you take will be presented through a Christian worldview, so you can learn how to integrate biblical values and ethics into your career.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Editor
- Independent author
- Journalist
- Professional blogger
- Professional writer
- Teacher (non-licensure)
Featured Courses
- ENGL 360 – Christian Fantasy Literature*
- ENGL 405 – Literature of the Bible
- ENGL 460 – Christian Literature
- ENGL 465 – Lewis and Tolkien
*Course guide coming soon
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View our Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
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!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Undergraduate Online Degree in Writing and Literature
Admission Requirements
- 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.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
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.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
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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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
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)*
- 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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