BS in Theology Degree – Biblical Counseling Grounded in Scripture. Focused on Healing. Prepared to Serve.

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Available Fall 2025
Guide Others with Biblical Wisdom by Earning a BS in Theology – Biblical Counseling from Liberty University
You have a heart to serve, a desire to help others through life’s challenges, and a deep respect for biblical truth. Conferring Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theology – Biblical Counseling can help you turn that passion into purpose. Our online theology – biblical counseling bachelor’s program is designed to help ground you in Scripture while helping equip you with the practical skills to counsel others with empathy, clarity, and conviction.
Throughout your studies, you can build a strong foundation in theology and biblical studies while developing communication and critical thinking skills as well as cultural awareness – essential tools for ministry in today’s world. Your courses will emphasize real-world application as you explore how biblical counseling intersects with the social sciences and liberal arts. Whether you feel called to pastoral ministry, nonprofit work, hospice care, or another service-driven role, this program can help prepare you to speak truth into the lives of those who need it most.
By blending academic rigor with spiritual formation, Liberty’s BS in Theology – Biblical Counseling can help you grow as a counselor, a communicator, and a servant leader – all while empowering you to share the Christian faith with purpose and conviction in any setting.






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- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Theology – Online Biblical Counseling Degree?
When you choose Liberty’s online bachelor’s in theology – biblical counseling, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re stepping into a community committed to your spiritual, academic, and professional growth. Whether you’re preparing for ministry or nonprofit leadership or simply want to be better equipped to serve those around you, this program is designed with your calling in mind.
As an online student at Liberty, you can benefit from flexible 8-week courses that let you pursue your education without putting life on hold. You can stay active in your church, job, or family responsibilities while studying from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. And because our faculty are grounded in biblical theology and experienced in counseling, you can receive practical, Christ-centered instruction rooted in academic excellence.
You’ll also have access to a wide range of student resources – from writing and research support to career services and spiritual development opportunities. At Liberty, our goal is to help you integrate your faith with your future, and our online biblical counseling program is designed to do just that – on your schedule and in your context.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Theology – Biblical Counseling Degree?
As a student in Liberty’s online theology degree with a specialization in biblical counseling, you can lay a strong foundation in a biblical worldview, critical thinking, and effective communication. During your studies, you can explore Old and New Testament survey courses, gain exposure to intercultural engagement, and sharpen your writing and research skills, which are tools that can help serve you throughout your academic journey and future ministry.
Additionally, you can dive into rich theological studies, studying how to think deeply about topics like humanity, the Church, the nature of God, and biblical teaching. At the same time, you can begin building practical counseling skills through coursework that addresses the theological basis for counseling, the relationship between psychology and Scripture, ethical concerns in Christian care, and ways to navigate contemporary issues facing today’s counselors.
You’ll also have room for electives, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests or ministry goals. All of the courses throughout the program are designed to help you apply biblical counseling principles across cultures, communicate the Gospel clearly, and pursue your calling. You will round out your program by completing a capstone that draws together everything you’ve studied.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Christian life coach
- Church counselor
- Grief support worker
- Missionary care coordinator
- Pastor
- Youth pastor
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
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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, online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years!
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 |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online Bachelor’s in Theology – Biblical Counseling
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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Lynchburg, VA 24515

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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
*These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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