Bachelor’s in Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics
Start a Life of Ministry with our Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics Bachelor’s Degree
Do you feel a calling on your life to pursue a career in ministry? Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics degree can help equip you with foundational knowledge to pursue ministry career opportunities. By earning our religious studies degree, you can gain an understanding of biblical teachings while exploring the specifics of Christian theology and apologetics in comparison to oppositional teachings.
Maybe you want to attend seminary to become a pastor or church administrator. Maybe you’re interested in starting a career in ministry upon graduation, going overseas to pursue biblical archaeology, or penning the next great Christian novel. Whatever your goal is in ministry, we can help you along your way with our religious studies degree in theology and apologetics.
So what are you waiting for? Ministries are desperate for people like you – someone who is passionate about God’s Word and well-educated. You already have the desire, and we have the training to help you get started on your professional journey.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics Bachelor of Science Degree
Biblical Foundation and Expert Faculty
The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
Professors are not only active in the classroom but also in research and publishing original works, bringing both academic excellence and practical insight to every course.
Personalized Education with University Resources
Students benefit from the close faculty involvement typical of a small Bible college while enjoying the extensive resources, facilities, and opportunities available through a major university.
Ministry Experience on Every Level
The School of Divinity offers internship opportunities with churches and parachurch organizations locally, nationally, and globally – equipping students with practical experience and real-world ministry connections.
World-Class Facilities and Historic Treasures
Located in the Freedom Tower, the School of Divinity features a 7-projector immersive classroom, a teleconferencing-enabled meeting space, and a cutting-edge homiletics teaching lab.
The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection, valued at over 1 million dollars, includes a 111-foot Torah scroll from the 16th century and a working replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with This BS in Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics Degree?
Liberty University’s Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics degree can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Author
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Para-church ministries leader
- Pastor
- Theologian
#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 This BS in Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics Program?
Our desire is to provide you with a curriculum that is robust, challenging, and preparatory. When you earn your degree and start the next chapter in your academic or professional pursuits, we want you to be well-equipped and confident in the education you received.
Since you’re going into ministry, you need a strong foundational knowledge of the Bible. That’s why the courses in this degree cover topics like hermeneutics, the history of the Christian Church, fundamental theological issues, and world religions.
If you choose to pursue the theology and apologetics concentration, you can have a better understanding of how to defend the principles and foundations of your faith. Some of the courses you’ll take in this degree include:
- Christianity and the Cults
- The Church: Its Mission and Hope
- Foundational Issues in Apologetics
- Logic
- Modern and Contemporary Theology
Featured BS in Theology and Apologetics Courses
BIBL 350 – Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
BIBL 425 – Romans
RLGN 350 – World Religions
THEO 350 – Methods and Issues in Theology
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics?
Helping You Along Your Journey
At Liberty, we want to provide you with a degree that can help prepare you well for your chosen field. One of the ways we do this is by offering a combination of expert faculty and unique, hands-on resources designed to prepare you for real-world impact.
Faculty with Real Ministry Experience
Our professors bring years of experience in ministry, including pastoring churches, engaging in missions work, leading various ministries, and publishing theology books, textbooks, and scholarly articles. Most hold doctorate degrees, while others are currently pursuing one.
Meaningful Internship Opportunities
You’ll have access to valuable internship experiences with churches, parachurches, and nonprofit organizations at the local, national, and global levels. These opportunities provide practical ministry training and help build strong connections for future service and leadership.
Cutting-Edge Ministry Resources
As a student, you can benefit from advanced academic environments like our 7-projector immersive classroom, interactive teleconferencing-enabled spaces, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab – designed to give you hands-on experience using modern tools in ministry contexts.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Religious Studies: Theology and Apologetics Bachelor’s 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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