Willmington School of the Bible Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
After completion transfer up to 60 credit hours into an LU undergraduate program
Grow in Your Faith by Pursuing a Diploma through the Willmington School of the Bible
The Willmington School of the Bible (WSB) is an online diploma designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of the Bible but do not wish to complete a degree program.
As an institutional diploma program, the Willmington School of the Bible provides a focused selection of Bible study, Christian ministry, church history, and theology courses so that you can focus on deepening your faith and knowledge of Scripture.
Can I Transfer Credits I Have Earned with my WSB Diploma into a Bachelor’s Degree?
If you choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Religion (or another related degree) at a later time, all 60 credit hours earned in the WSB program may potentially be transferred as a mix of foundational biblical studies and electives. This means you would only have around 60 additional credit hours of accredited online course content to complete to earn your bachelor’s degree. Transfer credit would best fit into a Bachelor of Science in Religion but can be used in any of Liberty’s undergraduate religion degrees. Undergraduate credit from other programs cannot be applied to your Willmington School of the Bible program.
If you would like to transfer any credits you’ve earned in the WSB diploma, please send an email to the online transcript evaluation team at undergradtransfer@liberty.edu with this request. Your transcript will be evaluated, and the appropriate credit will be posted in our system.
To begin your admission into Liberty University’s online programs or to get answers to any questions you may have, please contact an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9595.
Additional Program Information
By earning a diploma from a nonprofit university whose online programs are widely recognized for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, you will be set apart from others in your field. Our Willmington School of the Bible online program is well suited for lay ministers, pastors, Christian leaders, and those interested in a deeper study of the Bible for personal growth.
Course Guides
You can view all of the biblical training courses you will study while pursuing the Willmington School of the Bible diploma program by logging in.
We have provided a few course guides below for those who do not yet have a Liberty account.
Transfer Credit
Eligibility
- Only Willmington School of the Bible (WSB) students may transfer credit directly to Liberty University’s online programs.
- Liberty Home Bible Institute (LHBI), Institute of Biblical Studies, and Church Bible Institute students may not use direct transfer credit. These students may be able to use Credit by Portfolio.
- WSB credit can be transferred to any undergraduate programs, as applicable. However, undergraduate credit cannot be applied to WSB.
Transfer Credit
- WSB courses will be transferred as grades of “P”.
- There is no maximum amount of credits allowed.
- WSB students can transfer up to 60 credit hours into their LU program, depending on LU DCP requirements.
- Courses will be considered as credit taken through Liberty and will count toward university graduation requirements.
- WSB transfer credit does not count toward any waiver of high school transcripts or SAT/ACT requirements.
- A transfer will be approved only if a grade of “C” or above was earned.
- WSB courses are considered institutional credit and count towards the institutional requirement in undergraduate degree plans.
Evaluation
- Students may request a WSB evaluation and transfer of credit by sending a request to undergradtransfer@liberty.edu.
- Students must apply to an LU undergrad program before submitting a request for transfer of credit.
Process
- Either the student or admissions counselor will email the request for transfer evaluation to undergradtransfer@liberty.edu.
- Transcripts are printed and evaluated by the transfer team and keyed in the system.
- Copies will be sent to the student.
- Credits will appear on the transcript with undergraduate transfer work in a UG division under the heading “Willmington School of the Bible.”
Degree Conferral
Diploma Completion Plan (PDF)
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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!
Willmington School of the Bible Full-Time | $120/Credit |
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Willmington School of the Bible Part-Time | $120/Credit |
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Admission Information
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.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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