Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counseling Embodying Spirit-Filled Compassion for the Hurting

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Are you interested in helping others through ministry and want to learn how to counsel biblically? The field of biblical counseling is growing fast, and many churches and ministries are looking for people who have both knowledge of the Bible and counseling skills. As a biblical counselor, you can guide and support those who are struggling with their mental health or spiritual issues. Being a Christian counselor means teaching others to look at their problems from a Christian perspective.

Liberty University offers a 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biblical Counseling, which can teach you how to use the Bible to help others. By earning this degree, you can develop the skills needed to communicate the Christian faith in counseling situations in a way that aligns with biblical values.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

If you are interested in pursuing a Christian counseling degree, Liberty University is an excellent choice. At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a rigorous and well-respected education that can equip you with the resources and tools needed to enter into ministry.

Here are a few key benefits of earning your online degree through Liberty University:

  • Classes are offered in flexible 8-week blocks, which means you can complete your degree from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • Liberty University provides competitive tuition rates and a wide range of financial aid options to help you fund your education.
  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Liberty University is one of the leading academic institutions of theological training, making it an ideal choice if you are interested in pursuing a degree in biblical counseling. With our accreditation, online programs, flexible course schedule, and commitment to academic quality and affordability, the online biblical counseling degree can help equip you with the tools needed to enter your desired career field.


Our bachelor’s degree in biblical counseling provides you with a unique opportunity to integrate your Christian faith with counseling skills to help others in a profound way. You can gain the ability to effectively communicate accurate biblical truth using counseling methods that can result in mature, value-driven behavior. Gaining a holistic approach to counseling that considers both the psychological and spiritual aspects of a person’s life can be some of the skills you develop as a student in Liberty University’s online biblical counseling degree program.

During the BS in Biblical Counseling program, you’ll be taught an overview of both the theory and practice of biblical counseling. You will be provided with a theological framework through which you can help people analyze their problems and move toward lasting solutions. Courses within the program will also cover biblical topics and books of the Bible in detail, including the book of Acts, the Gospels, major and minor prophets, and the Pauline Epistles.

Additionally, you can learn how to interpret each major genre of both the Old and New Testaments. The program also includes introductory psychology classes, along with classes specifically designed to combine psychology with biblical principles. Throughout the program, you can gain skills in scholarly research of the Bible, effective communication of the Bible, and critical thinking with a biblical worldview.

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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
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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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.