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Religious Studies

120

Credit Hours

Specializations

Build on core courses & choose a specialized area of study

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Industry Expertise

Professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research & publishing

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Specializations

Build on core courses & choose a specialized area of study

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Industry Expertise

Professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research & publishing

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Residential Religious Studies Program

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a leader in ministry. When you get a B.S. in Religious Studies with a cognate in Theology and Apologetics from the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University you’ll discover how to relate the major doctrines in the Bible to contemporary theological and apologetic issues.

Religious Studies Degree Options

If you want to develop an understanding of the Bible, biblical languages, and theology or would like to add Greek and Hebrew, check out the Religious Studies: Bible & Theology residential degree programs.


Academics: B.S. in Religious Studies

Credit Hours

120 total hours

Program of Study 

Religious Studies (B.S.) – Theology & Apologetics

Admission Requirements

View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements

Courses You Could Take

  • Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BIBL 350)
  • Romans (BIBL 425)
  • The Church and Its Mission (CHHI 325)
  • World Religions (RLGN 350)
  • Methods and Issues in Theology (THEO 350)

Career Opportunities

  • Christian educator
  • Church leadership
  • Evangelism
  • Author
  • Biblical translator
  • Missions
  • Parachurch ministries
  • Graduate school/seminary
  • Pastor
  • Theologian
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