Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biblical Studies
Increase Your Knowledge and Application of God’s Word by Earning a Degree in Biblical Studies
Are you passionate about the Word of God? Do you feel called to a life of ministry? Pursuing our Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies will give you the foundational knowledge you need to start your ministerial career upon graduation or go on to seminary school.
Have you always wanted to work in a church, parachurch ministry, or nonprofit organization? Maybe you’re interested in being a pastor, church planter, theologian, apologist, evangelist, author, or even a biblical archaeologist. You can pursue any of these careers in ministry with this biblical studies degree. Additionally, you can gain the training you need to live out your calling to a life of ministry.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Unlike many other Bible colleges or seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Get access to a variety of on-campus resources and local, national, and global internship opportunities.
What Will You Learn?
- An in-depth study of various books of the Bible, like Genesis and Romans
- Apologetics and how to defend your faith
- Communicating with and engaging with different cultures
- Fundamental theological issues
- How to conduct inductive Bible study
- How to engage with your culture
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies Graduates
- Apologist
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Church planter
- Evangelist
- Global outreach specialist
- Parachurch ministries leader
- Pastor
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Students in the B.A. in Biblical Studies Program
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- You’ll have internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home for the School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space 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 and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
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.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biblical Studies
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Unlike many other Bible colleges or seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Get access to a variety of on-campus resources and local, national, and global internship opportunities.
What Will You Learn?
- An in-depth study of various books of the Bible, like Genesis and Romans
- Apologetics and how to defend your faith
- Communicating with and engaging with different cultures
- Fundamental theological issues
- How to conduct inductive Bible study
- How to engage with your culture
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies Graduates
- Apologist
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Church planter
- Evangelist
- Global outreach specialist
- Parachurch ministries leader
- Pastor
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Students in the B.A. in Biblical Studies Program
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- You’ll have internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home for the School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space 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 and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
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)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
