BS in Theology | Online Apologetics Degree

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: August 24, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | October 26, 2026

Explore God’s Word and Defend the Faith with a Bachelor’s in Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University

Are you passionate about defending your faith and sharing biblical truth in a culture filled with questions? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theology – Apologetics is designed to help equip you to respond to questions of faith with reason, empathy, and biblical insight. Through this degree, you can dive deep into theology while developing the skills to engage others with clarity, conviction, and respect.

In this program, you’ll study the foundations of Christian apologetics through courses that emphasize communication, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. Our online bachelor’s in theology – apologetics degree focuses on real-world dialogue, research, and persuasive reasoning rooted in biblical truth. Our professors bring academic expertise and spiritual insight to their teaching, helping you connect scholarly study with spiritual maturity.

Whether you’re preparing for ministry, advanced study, or conversations in everyday life, this degree can help you to thoughtfully defend the Christian faith and live out its values with purpose. Grounded in Scripture and supported by a rich liberal arts foundation, your studies will challenge you to engage the world around you while staying anchored in the hope of the Gospel. 

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theology – Apologetics.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online BS in Theology – Apologetics Degree? 

When you choose Liberty, you’re joining a community committed to academic excellence and grounded in a biblical worldview. As one of the largest Christian universities in the world, Liberty offers a flexible, online education designed to help you pursue your calling – wherever you are. Our online format allows you to balance your studies with your other responsibilities while receiving a rigorous, Christ-centered education.

Liberty’s BS in Theology – Apologetics stands out because it can help equip you to both understand and communicate the Christian faith with clarity and compassion. You can study under experienced faculty who are not only scholars in theology and apologetics but also deeply invested in your spiritual and academic growth. Your courses will emphasize essential skills like critical thinking, research, and effective communication, focusing on real-world application and cultural engagement.

Whether you want to strengthen your ability to defend your faith or do something more, this program offers you foundational biblical knowledge. At Liberty, you won’t just study apologetics; you’ll be trained to live it out with purpose, grace, and conviction.

What Will You Study in an Online Theology – Apologetics Bachelor’s Degree? 

As you pursue your bachelor’s in theology with a specialization in apologetics from Liberty, you’ll take courses that can help equip you to defend the Christian faith as a communicator and critical thinker. Your studies will include foundational classes that introduce you to the principles of effective communication and cross-cultural engagement – skills that are essential for sharing your faith in diverse settings.

Additionally, you’ll dive into core theology and apologetics content, where you’ll explore key doctrines of the Christian faith, examine the historical development of the Church, and work to sharpen your ability to interpret and apply Scripture. You can also build essential research and writing skills tailored to theological studies and complete a scholarly capstone project that draws together what you’ve studied throughout your degree.

A special focus on apologetics will guide you through topics like defending the faith in secular contexts, understanding the Gospel in a contemporary world, and studying influential Christian thinkers. You’ll also examine major global belief systems to better understand – and respond to – the worldview challenges Christians may face.

To customize your degree, you can choose from upper-level electives in theology and apologetics that align with your interests or career goals. And with a generous number of free electives, you’ll have the flexibility to broaden your education even further.

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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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