Bachelor of Science in Religion | Biblical Counseling

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Prepare to Serve Others Through Faith-Based Guidance with Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Religion – Biblical Counseling

Conferring Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Biblical Counseling can help you build a strong foundation in religion and biblical studies while exploring the spiritual and practical aspects of Christian counseling. This degree provides an opportunity for you to grow your understanding of Scripture, theology, and ministry practice as you seek to serve others through faith-based counseling.

Through this program, you can gain deeper Scriptural understanding and learn how to apply biblical principles in a variety of personal and ministry contexts. Whether you’re interested in lay counseling, church ministry, or missions, this degree can support your desire to offer help grounded in Christian truth.

You can also explore how your faith intersects with psychology, ethics, and modern culture while learning to communicate the Gospel in diverse settings. The flexibility of our 100% online format means you can pursue your educational goals while remaining active in your church, job, or community.

With coursework that connects religious history and applications with theology and counseling, this degree can help empower you to develop the skills needed to listen, support, and respond wisely to the emotional and spiritual needs of others.

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Why Choose a Biblical Counseling Degree Online?

Liberty University’s online BS in Religion – Biblical Counseling is designed with flexibility and purpose, allowing you to pursue your degree from anywhere with an internet connection. The curriculum is grounded in Scripture and shaped by a commitment to Christian principles, so you can grow academically while remaining rooted in your faith.

You can learn from faculty who bring both academic knowledge and real-world ministry experience to their teaching, offering insight that connects classroom learning with practical application. These instructors are committed to helping you think critically, serve compassionately, and study faithfully.

As a student in this program, you can benefit from Liberty’s network of support services, including tutoring, writing assistance, and academic advising – all available in formats that serve online learners. You’ll also have access to an online library, research tools, and discussion forums to stay connected and engaged.

By choosing Liberty, you can join a community that values Christ-centered education, academic excellence, and service to others – all while preparing for ministry opportunities that reflect your unique calling.

What Will You Study in a Degree in Biblical Counseling?

Throughout this program, you can study essential ministry topics such as biblical theology, the history of Christianity, and church ministries. You can also build a foundation in Scripture through courses on the methodical study of Scripture, Acts, Romans, and the practical teaching of Scripture.

The biblical counseling focus allows you to take courses that cover introductory topics in biblical counseling, the theological basis for biblical counseling, and the relationship between biblical counseling and psychology. In this specialization, you can also examine ethical frameworks and contemporary concerns related to current challenges in the Christian counseling field.

To support your ability to communicate clearly and research effectively, you can take classes on research and writing for religious disciplines as well as intercultural communication and engagement. Our program also incorporates courses on global engagement and apologetics to help you explore faith in an international and philosophical context.

You can round out your studies with a capstone experience, choosing between a ministry praxis capstone or a research and scholarly capstone to integrate what you’ve learned and demonstrate your growth in the field.

Potential Career Opportunities

Author
Church administrator
Clergy member
Disability ministry leader
Disability pastor
Evangelist
Global worker
Non-licensed Christian counselor
Pastor
Pastoral assistant

Please note: Many counseling jobs require licensure, which this program does not lead to. However, our BS in Religion – Biblical Counseling can help you pursue non-licensure roles and many counseling roles in a ministry setting that may not require licensure.

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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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