
Religious Studies
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
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
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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