Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts
Tell Stories that Shape our Culture by Earning a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts Degree
Live theatre touches hearts and minds in a unique way – impacting people through art and performance. If you want to create unforgettable performances, then Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts can help you develop your craft and sharpen your skills so you can prepare for your career in theatre arts.
Our theatre arts program integrates academic excellence and practical experience to offer a degree that grows you as an individual while preparing you for a career after graduation. Taught from a Christian worldview, classes in Liberty’s Theatre Arts Department emphasize storytelling and the development of skills that are sought after in the industry.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you’ll be prepared to incorporate a biblical worldview into your theatre career.
- You’ll have access to internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- The craft of playwriting and developing a writing style appropriate to the stage
- How to develop site-specific theatre based on your research of the most effective methods and trends
- How to direct plays
- The integration of faith and art in theatre
- Stage design and management
- Theories and methodologies of play direction and stage management
Career Options for B.S. in Theatre Arts Graduates
- Actor
- Casting director
- Choreographer
- Critic
- Director
- Drama minister
- Drama therapist*
- Playwright/screenwriter
- Stage manager
*requires graduate study
Internships and Resources Available to Theatre Arts Students
- Study under professors with years of real-world experience in professional productions who also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies God.
- Our bachelor’s in theatre arts program produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles as production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, dresser for Broadway’s WICKED, and actor in “The Walking Dead.”
- Our students recently received a research grant to write and perform Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain, a play highlighting the achievements of women in both content and production.
- Many of our students have been nominated for the American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryan award for a variety of production roles.
- You will have opportunities to network with other young professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in our Tower Theatre and Black Box Theatre.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides you with opportunities for additional experience beyond student productions.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
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 Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you’ll be prepared to incorporate a biblical worldview into your theatre career.
- You’ll have access to internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- The craft of playwriting and developing a writing style appropriate to the stage
- How to develop site-specific theatre based on your research of the most effective methods and trends
- How to direct plays
- The integration of faith and art in theatre
- Stage design and management
- Theories and methodologies of play direction and stage management
Career Options for B.S. in Theatre Arts Graduates
- Actor
- Casting director
- Choreographer
- Critic
- Director
- Drama minister
- Drama therapist*
- Playwright/screenwriter
- Stage manager
*requires graduate study
Internships and Resources Available to Theatre Arts Students
- Study under professors with years of real-world experience in professional productions who also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies God.
- Our bachelor’s in theatre arts program produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles as production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, dresser for Broadway’s WICKED, and actor in “The Walking Dead.”
- Our students recently received a research grant to write and perform Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain, a play highlighting the achievements of women in both content and production.
- Many of our students have been nominated for the American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryan award for a variety of production roles.
- You will have opportunities to network with other young professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in our Tower Theatre and Black Box Theatre.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides you with opportunities for additional experience beyond student productions.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
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
