Pursue a Life of Ministry with Our Religious Studies – Global Studies Degree
Are you passionate about serving God and serving others? Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religious Studies – Global Studies degree can help equip you with the necessary skills to turn your passions into a career.
You need a degree that can help propel you into a fulfilling life of ministry. Our religious studies – global studies bachelor’s degree program can give you the biblical foundation you need to pursue any ministry of your choice, while the specialization in global studies can give you the edge needed to pursue a career abroad.
Start earning your degree and jumpstart your career in ministry. We want to help get you where you want to go. And with our religious studies – global studies degree, you can be one major step closer.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank among Niche.com’s Top 3 college campuses in America. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Religious Studies – Global Studies Degree?
By studying a degree within our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you can be provided with the education, mentorship, academics, technology, and experience you need to fulfill God’s calling in your life.
At Liberty, we believe in giving you the best we have to offer. Our professors are our best asset; they are experienced and dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and supporting you during your academic journey.
In the Freedom Tower, which houses our School of Divinity, you’ll gain access to resources like our Scriptorium’s rare book collection, including a 16th-century Torah and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica. You can also experience some of the latest technology, like our state-of-the-art homiletics lab, which allows you to record and critique your own sermons.
While you’re here, we want you to gain invaluable experience in your chosen career path. This is why we’ve partnered with churches, parachurch organizations, and nonprofit organizations to give you options to choose an internship that will match your theology and ministry goals.
What Will You Learn in Our Religious Studies – Global Studies Degree?
As a part of our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you can learn the integral biblical knowledge needed to be successful in any ministry field. You can be taught topics like inductive Bible study, hermeneutics, and an in-depth study of the Book of Romans.
With a degree in religious studies, you can experience training in other exciting areas like the history of the Christian church, world religions, and fundamental theological issues.
Because you’re specializing in global studies, you can also be equipped with the skill set needed to take your ministry abroad. You can learn about cultural anthropology, career preparation for global workers, as well as trends and issues for global studies work.
Review the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!
Featured Courses
BIBL 480 – Hermeneutics
RLGN 350 – World Religions
Highlights of Our Religious Studies – Global Studies
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- Internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, where our School of Divinity is located, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive classroom that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million dollars and contains a 111-foot-long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Religious Studies – Global Studies Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- View our course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for Religious Studies – Global Studies Graduates
- Christian educator
- Church leadership
- Evangelism
- Missions
- Parachurch ministries
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
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)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
