Online Biblical Studies Degrees

Online Biblical Studies Programs

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Online Biblical Studies Programs

In ministry and in your walk with Christ, a personal study of the Bible is an essential part of spiritual growth. If you want to have a more structured, formal study of the Scriptures and learn how to identify important themes and lessons, Liberty’s online biblical studies programs will guide you to deeper understanding.

Liberty offers specialized biblical studies programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels to give you the specialized training in biblical scholarship you need to further your ministry career and better reach others for Christ. Through Liberty’s online biblical studies courses, you will dive deep into the Scriptures and explore God’s powerful, life-changing messages that will make an impact in your ministry.

As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. With 100% online programs that are flexible and affordable, you can pursue your degree in biblical studies while staying connected with your family, with your church, and your work. You can pursue biblical studies certificates, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and even doctoral programs with Liberty University and grow in your understanding of the Scriptures!


Benefits of Earning a Degree at Liberty University

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree or certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • With Liberty’s 8-week format and 3 semesters per year, you can complete your online biblical studies program in less time than attending courses on campus.
  • Learn practical, in-demand skills in ministry, leadership, evangelism, and biblical studies that churches and ministries need!
  • You can take Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) at the undergraduate and graduate level to gain course credit for personal studies in the Bible, theology, and many other topics!
  • Online Seminary Block Rate
    • To further help ministry professionals get the accredited biblical studies training they need, our graduate online seminary degrees have a discounted tuition rate of just $395 per credit hour for part-time or a maximum block-rate of $2,750 per semester (for 9 to 15 credit hours).
  • Military students in graduate-level programs benefit from a discounted divinity block rate of $2,475 per semester (for 9 to 15 credit hours).
    • There is also a discounted tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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