BS in Religion - Humanitarian Action and Human Rights

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Take Action in a Crisis and Defend the Defenseless with a Bachelor’s in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights

We live in a broken and fallen world. Crises arise internationally on almost a daily basis. Who steps up to help? Who advocates for those whose rights are being violated? Who shows the love of Christ to every man, woman, and child they meet regardless of race, nationality, cultural, or religious background? With Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights degree program, you can.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of Christianity and serving in nonprofit humanitarian response organizations, local churches, and non-governmental organizations, our 100% online degree program in religion with a focus on humanitarian action and human rights may be a great fit for you. As churches and faith-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) respond to increasing needs in local communities and around the world, there is a growing necessity for evangelical leaders with solid foundations in Scripture and theology to address human rights issues and humanitarian response. By completing our program, you can take an in-depth look at how Christianity has grown and developed over time and how Christians can help others in need.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights Degree?

Liberty University has been dedicated to Training Champions for Christ since our founding in 1971. We accomplish this mission by providing world-class education with a biblical worldview in many disciplines. As a Christian university, our religion degree programs are a hallmark of our school. If your goal is to work for a nonprofit organization focusing on humanitarian action and human rights, earning your degree from a nonprofit, Christian university like Liberty can help set you apart.

The purpose of this program is part of a greater vision of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity – to come alongside the local church, train leaders in humanitarian action and human rights, and help the helpless. You can learn to increase your compassion and love for others through Liberty.

Our Bachelor of Science in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights is offered 100% online, this offers more flexibility than a standard residential program. At Liberty, you can take courses at your own pace. This can allow you to serve or work in humanitarian aid settings while earning your degree. Our degree also allows you to maintain your personal commitments as you pursue your education.

We seek to foster the fruit of the Spirit in our students by providing dedicated faculty and staff. Our faculty can help you grow those fruits through the coursework and meaningful interaction. You can continue the development of these attributes within yourself and others as you grow in the knowledge and application of the field of religion and of humanitarian action and human rights.

With our Bachelor’s in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights, you can also be prepared to pursue our Master of Divinity degree if you would like to become a pastor or a director of a ministry or apologetics organization.

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Religion – Humanitarian Action and Human Rights Degree?

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religion has a curriculum rooted deeply in Scripture. You will take courses analyzing the history of Christianity and how it has been studied in the past as well as the history of life. The classes that make up the program also cover introductions to apologetics, church ministries, and global studies. You will explore methods for studying the Bible, research and writing for religious disciplines, and practical teaching of Scripture. Both Acts and Romans are discussed in-depth. You will also complete a capstone to culminate the core major courses.

The specialization in humanitarian action and human rights includes courses that will introduce you to actions that humanitarians take. You can become equipped to address issues in areas such as:

Disaster relief
Human rights violations
Human trafficking
The sanctity of human life
Trauma healing

Your coursework will introduce you to the field of humanitarian action and allow you to explore the related theological foundations. Two courses discuss the theology of humanitarian response and the theological foundations for human rights. Based on the Judeo-Christian ethic of universal benevolence, the courses can give you a firm grasp of the principles we must uphold and defend for vulnerable populations globally.

Emphasis will be placed on principles of sustainable relief that do not harm the local economy and that maintain the dignity of those assisted. The specialization also includes a humanitarian action in praxis course that can give you real-world knowledge of how humanitarian assistance is carried out.

Potential Career Opportunities

The job market offers an exciting variety of vocational opportunities for which a BS in Religion is appropriate. If it is not your intention to go directly into a career, this program can also be a solid foundation for further graduate studies. Some of the careers you can pursue with this degree include:

Advocacy advisor
Christian nonprofit leader
Humanitarian aid worker
International humanitarian aid worker
Ministry assistant
Ministry coordinator
Outreach coordinator
Refugee care worker

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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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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)
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*Not applicable to certificates.

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 for the Online BS in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights Degree

What Is the Difference Between a Bachelor of Science in Religion and a Bachelor of Science in Bible?

There are several differences between the BS in Religion and the BS in Bible. Regardless of specialization, the BS in Religion degree programs have 36 credit hours of core major courses while the BS in Bible has 51 credit hours of core major courses. The 2 programs share many of the same core courses, but there are several key differences.

The BS in Religion takes a broader approach to studying Christianity and its history. The origins of the church, global studies, and the history of life are also studied in the religion degree program. The BS in Bible offers a more focused study of Scripture itself. This encompasses background information on both the Old and New Testaments, studies of the epistles and prophets, and analysis of the different types of books in the Bible.

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