Bachelor of Science in Apologetics and Cultural Engagement Compassionate Dialogue in an Age of Relativism
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026
Today’s world is complex. Every day we are confronted with moral questions related to war, gender, politics, human rights, and more. There is a desperate need for Christian leaders who can humbly and ethically engage with these pressing issues and reach people with the truth of God’s Word.
Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Apologetics and Cultural Engagement is designed to help equip you for culture-related writing, reflection, and teaching roles within church, parachurch, and nonprofit settings. Ministry leaders and Christian nonprofit workers alike need to understand the relationship between our culture and the church. By exploring the unique issues facing modern society, you can become an effective leader, thinker, and communicator.
Are you ready to engage with some of life’s hardest questions and explore the implications of Scripture for our hurting world? If so, partner with us. Liberty’s online bachelor’s in cultural engagement can help you develop a solid foundation in biblical truth and the tools needed to communicate across cultural lines.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Apologetics and Cultural Engagement.
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At Liberty, we’ve designed our cultural engagement bachelor’s degree with your success in mind. We’re committed to helping you grow academically, professionally, and spiritually so you can serve as a Champion for Christ through your career.
Earn a degree that fits your schedule. Our online cultural engagement program is offered in a 100% online, 8-week course format. You’ll have the freedom to complete your degree from the comfort of your home without having to relocate or take time off from work! And you can stay invested in the things that really matter — like your family, church, and community — while pursuing your academic goals.
In our cultural engagement program, you’ll study under professors who have years of real-world experience. Our faculty are firmly rooted in the Christian faith and committed to helping you fulfill God’s calling on your life. At Liberty, you aren’t just another student — you are treated as a unique individual who can impact the world for Christ.
In this program, you will analyze a 3-pronged approach to cultural engagement. In particular, you’ll explore 1) what the Bible teaches about humanity and culture, 2) cultural influences that have shaped our society, and 3) practical methods for communicating on a variety of cultural issues. You’ll then synthesize your knowledge by completing a capstone project, allowing you to strengthen your research and writing skills while preparing for future employment.
As a Christian university, Liberty seeks to promote biblical application across numerous fields. Throughout this program, you will dive into a variety of relevant disciplines, including global studies, apologetics, theology, and biblical studies. You’ll also analyze important cultural issues like human rights, education, politics, and competing worldviews. Our degree will help you navigate the culture around you so you can more effectively reach people with the Gospel.
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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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*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.
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.
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The courses in this program are only 8 weeks long with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times.
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