Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bring Meaningful Stories to Life by Earning Your BFA in Acting Degree
Prepare for a career in theatre through our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting program. Our BFA degree can help provide you with training to impact the world through meaningful roles and performances. You will study with experienced professionals who have performed on a variety of stages and screens, and who can mentor and support you throughout your journey toward becoming an actor.
At Liberty, we believe your faith can be integrated with your profession. Throughout this degree, you can develop helpful skills to become an actor who performs with integrity and excellence, producing powerful stories that engage and create culture.
The BFA* programs in Acting and Musical Theatre require an audition. The audition is separate from the University admission decision. All prospective and incoming transfer BFA Acting and Musical Theatre students will be enrolled in the BS Theatre Arts program until they successfully complete the audition process. Students are given 2 opportunities to pass the audition to be accepted into the program.
*Applicants pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Theatre Minor, and Dance Minor are not required to audition. Please note that general education courses and the Theatre Arts core courses are identical for the BFA in Acting, the BFA in Musical Theatre, and the BS in Theatre.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BFA in Acting Degree
Expert Faculty
Our professors have years of real-world experience in professional productions. They also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies Christ.
Distinguished Alumni
Our theatre department produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles in The Walking Dead, Six, House of Cards, and S.W.A.T., become the production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, and served as a dresser for Broadway’s WICKED.
Original Works That Inspire
Our theatre students write, produce, and perform original plays widely recognized for their innovation, such as Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain.
Festival and Conference Participation
We participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA), and the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC).
Professional Networking
You will have opportunities to network with other professionals through our chapter, Alpha Psi Omega. This involvement can foster lasting connections, collaborative opportunities, and a deeper engagement with the performing arts community.
Hands-On Experiences
Our Tower and Black Box Theatres allow you to gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces. Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides opportunities for additional experience.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Actor
- Choreographer
- Community arts director
- Drama therapist (requires graduate study)
- Theatre critic
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BFA in Acting Program?
In our BFA in Acting program, you will study vocal performance, choreography, and acting with respected instructors who have performed with The American Shakespeare Center, directed plays at Pigeon Forge’s Miracle Theatre, and acted with notable actors like Colin Farrell.
Throughout this degree program, you can advance your audition and performance skills while gaining hands-on experience in multiple theatre practicums and in our yearly theatre productions. You can also develop your craft by focusing on a variety of acting styles and periods as well as stage combat, movement, dialects, and accents.
Our acting courses strategically blend theory with praxis. As an acting major, you may discover that utilizing hands-on experience is the best way to excel in acting. Your professors will lead rich and engaging classes so that you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.
At Liberty, we Train Champions for Christ, and we want to help you discover how to create innovative, artistic performances that incorporate a biblical worldview and redemptive message.
Featured BFA in Acting Courses
THEA 311 – Acting for Film I
THEA 321 – Stage Movement I
THEA 381 – Christian Aesthetics in Theatre
THEA 441 – Stage Accents
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Degree?
Impact the World for Christ
Our mission is to prepare you to impact the world for Christ in whatever career field God calls you to pursue. We believe in combining biblical values with a commitment to excellence, and our bachelor’s degree in acting is designed to equip you with both theory and practical experience to glorify Christ through your craft.
Gain Support for Your Calling
As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, Liberty offers the resources necessary to help you thrive in your pursuit of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. Our Washington Fellowship program allows you to pursue prestigious internships without pausing your enrollment, so you can stay on track while gaining real-world experience.
Consider our Advanced Programs
For students who excel academically and artistically, we offer additional support through our Honors and Eagle Scholars programs. These communities help you strengthen your leadership skills, enhance your academic growth, and connect with others who are passionate about making an impact in the arts and beyond.
Study Under Seasoned Professionals
Our acting faculty bring years of experience to the classroom and stage, providing mentorship and guidance grounded in real-world practice. With their support, you can feel confident that you’re receiving a world-class education from professionals who are dedicated to your growth and journey.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BFA in Acting Student?
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
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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