Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen Make an Impact on Young Adults
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Disciple Tomorrow’s Leaders with a Religion Degree in Next Generation Ministries
With Liberty’s B.S. in Religion – Next Generation Ministries degree, you can learn how to create safe environments across ministry programs, design a spiritual formation strategy for the family, actively engage in student ministry, and develop the leadership skills necessary to lead in the local church. Whether you intend to lead on campus or as a youth pastor, a degree in NextGen ministry can help you provide purposeful and intentional ministry to the youth of future generations. At Liberty, you won’t just learn to impact young adults for Christ — you can become equipped to actively engage the younger generation and prepare students for their future with a student ministry degree.
Additionally, a bachelor’s degree in religion can help you work in ministry organizations or prepare to attend seminary through our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. Liberty’s rich history as a Christian university with graduates serving around the globe makes pursuing our B.S. in Religion – NextGen a great choice to advance your educational career!
Why Choose Our Online Religion Degree in Next Generation Ministries?
Liberty University is one of the largest Christian universities in the world with a unique mission of Training Champions for Christ. At the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you will see our mission in action and discover ways to meaningfully equip the next generation of young people to meet the needs of believers and unbelievers alike. In this program, you can learn from professors who have the same passion for ministry as you do and who have served in both professional and leadership settings as pastors, missionaries, and educators.
With a NextGen youth ministry degree, you can gain the skills you need to impact families and communities where they are while maintaining the biblical rigor that you expect with a bachelor’s degree in religion. The real-world applications you gain through a NextGen ministry degree will be valuable to both you and your community — allowing you to make an impact for Christ and teach others to do the same.
Our Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen degree is offered completely online, giving you the freedom to personalize your degree to best fit your schedule. Additionally, our online courses have no set login times, which gives you the flexibility to study whenever and wherever you need to.
Earning a degree that is focused on the next generation of ministry and the nuances of the 21st century, like our B.S. in Religion – Next Gen, is a crucial way to impact the world for Christ!
What Will You Study in Liberty’s Religion – NextGen Degree?
With a future in next generation ministry, it is essential that you know how to work with youth from early childhood through young adulthood as well as with their families. Through this degree, you can develop the problem-solving skills needed to apply biblical principles to contemporary issues that are prevalent for ministry leaders to reach the next generation.
With classes that discuss the theology of the family, campus ministry, and theological interpretation of Scripture, you can be prepared to impact your community in a unique and practical way. Your courses will be taught by faculty who are committed to Training Champions for Christ and equipping you with a solid biblical foundation in crucial aspects associated with ministry.
In our B.S. in Religion – NextGen degree program, you can learn how to prepare children in real-life situations. You will be able to analyze the role of youth ministry within the context of the local church, describe biblical philosophy and how it relates to youth ministry, apply a biblical framework for understanding families and the roles within a family, and much more.
A Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen degree is also a great foundation to further your education through one of Liberty’s online master’s degree programs down the road.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Associate pastor
- Children’s pastor/director
- Christian education director
- Church administrator
- College ministry pastor/director
- Ministry associate
- Next generation pastor
- Youth pastor/director
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Undergraduate Divinity 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 Liberty’s Online Bachelor’s in Religion Degree
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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NextGen?
NextGen is an abbreviated form of the phrase “next generation.” Our NextGen ministries degree has a unique focus on preparing you to impact young people in their communities today so that they can impact the world tomorrow.
How do I connect with the next generation?
Connecting with the next generation involves purposeful and intentional ministry, which begins in your community. By studying online at Liberty University, you will be uniquely positioned and trained to impact the next generation and their families.
How do I become a youth pastor?
Becoming a youth pastor typically involves formal religious education, ministry training or experience, and a heart for the people that God loves. Many churches do require that students have a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and the Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen can provide a solid biblical foundation for a career in ministry. For specific requirements, please contact the organization that you are seeking employment with.
What is the difference between a youth pastor and a campus pastor?
A youth pastor typically oversees a body of young people in the context of a church. In contrast, a campus pastor typically presides over a body of students, which may not necessarily be within a church.
What resources will be available to me as a student?
Students enrolled in our bachelor’s in religion degree will have access to a wide variety of resources through Liberty’s research portal.
Will organizations want to hire me upon completion of my degree?
Liberty graduates are frequently sought after for employment opportunities for their integrity, personal discipline, and quality.
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