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

120

Credit Hours

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Available Fall 2025

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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What Sets Us Apart?

  • 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

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. 


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.

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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
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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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.