Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Develop your craft and sharpen your skills as you prepare for a career in theatre arts. Gain the hands-on theatrical experience you need through our academic productions and even jump-start your career with the opportunity to earn professional credits with our Alluvion Stage Company. You can do all this while completing your degree right here at Liberty University.

Taught from a Christian worldview, classes in Liberty’s Theatre Arts Department emphasize storytelling and the development of skills required for employment in the industry.

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Arts degree offers a quality education focused on giving you the tools and experience you need for success in a variety of theatre-based careers, from ministry to directing and stage management. Throughout your bachelor’s in theatre arts program, our professors can help you develop your creative abilities in playwriting, set design, and acting so you are prepared to help shape the feature of theatre in your community and beyond.

120

Credit Hours

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Next start date: Aug 18, 2025

Degree SACSCOC

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Industry-Experienced Faculty

At Liberty, you’ll study under professors who bring years of real-world experience from professional theatre productions. They are not only accomplished in their craft but are also passionate about helping you develop innovative and meaningful theatre that glorifies God.

Join a Legacy of Accomplished Graduates

Our bachelor’s in theatre arts program has produced graduates who have made their mark in the industry. From serving as a production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines to performing in The Walking Dead or dressing for Broadway’s WICKED, you’ll be part of a program with a proven track record of success.

Create and Perform Original, Impactful Work

As a student, you’ll have opportunities to engage in original productions that showcase your creativity and message. Our students recently received a research grant to write and perform Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain, a powerful play celebrating the contributions of women in both content and production.

Gain Recognition for Your Talent

You’ll be encouraged to grow as a performer and receive recognition for your skills. Many of our students have been nominated for the prestigious American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryan award for acting, highlighting the caliber of talent within our program.

Connect with a Creative Community

At Liberty, you won’t walk your theatre journey alone. Through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, you can network with fellow artists, build lasting friendships, and collaborate with other young professionals who share your passion for performance.

Train in Professional-Quality Spaces

You’ll develop your skills in our Tower and Black Box Theaters, where you can gain hands-on experience in directing, designing, and performing in diverse theatrical settings.

Our professional Alluvion Stage Company also gives you additional opportunities to be part of high-level productions that extend beyond student performances.


Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

  • Actor
  • Casting director
  • Choreographer
  • Critic
  • Director
  • Drama minister
  • Dramaturg
  • First hand
  • Scriptwriter
  • Stage manager
BA In Theatre Arts

Our mission is to help prepare you to create innovative, excellent productions that glorify God. Our theatre arts bachelor’s degree can help provide you with practical instruction in both the theory and practice of theatre performance and production. Throughout our bachelor’s of theatre arts degree program, you can study how to act, write, design, and direct plays, applying what you have studied to real productions. This broad focus allows our BA in Theatre Arts degree to help prepare you with the skills for a variety of careers.

We provide a variety of hands-on experiences from set design to playwriting, allowing you to perfect your craft under the guidance of our experienced professors. Recently, our students have written, directed, and performed an original production, and our theatre department offers other opportunities through our professional Alluvion Stage CompanyAlpha Psi Omega honors society, and trips abroad – where you can use theatre to transcend cultural and language barriers.

Explore further with the Degree Completion Plan or Course Catalog. This program falls under our School of Communication and the Arts.

Prepare to Impact the World for Christ

At Liberty University, you can prepare to impact the world for Christ, wherever God calls you. You can combine a strong foundation of biblical values with a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your degree program, helping you glorify Him through your craft.

Develop Your Craft with Hands-On Experience

Our bachelor’s in theatre arts degree is designed to help equip you with both the theory and practical experience. As you grow in your creative talents, you can discover how to glorify Christ in the practice and performance of your art.

Access Opportunities Through Our Resources

As one of the largest residential Christian colleges in the nation, Liberty provides the resources to help you make the most of your theatre arts degree. Through programs like our Washington Fellowship, you have the opportunity to pursue internships with the Kennedy Center, Broadway, and other prominent organizations while continuing to earn your degree.

Excel Through Honors and Leadership Programs

If you demonstrate academic and theatrical excellence, you can benefit from additional support through our Honors and Eagle Scholars programs. These communities are designed to help you develop your leadership skills and build on your academic and artistic achievements.

Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.

All Tuition & Aid

Undergraduate Tuition

Full-time (12-18 Credits)

$12,325 / $24,650

Semester / Year

Part-time (<12 Credits) $845
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You can personalize your bachelor’s degree in theatre arts by choosing a specialization that matches your passions and career goals. Whether you are interested in performance, production, or another area of theatre, our program offers options to help you deepen your skills and broaden your experience. Each specialization is designed to help equip you with targeted training that can prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the world of theatre.


Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Admission essay