Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology
Prepare for a Career in Ministry with Liberty’s Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology Degree
Are you interested in pursuing a career in ministry or preparing for graduate-level divinity studies? Perhaps you’ve always had a passion for the Word of God – and you’d like to gain a better understanding of the Bible as you prepare to evangelize. If this sounds like you, Liberty’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology degree may be a great fit for you.
With this degree, there are a wide variety of career and educational pathways you could explore upon graduation. You could serve the Lord as a missionary, a Christian author, a biblical translator, and much more! The time to start a career in service to the Lord has never been better – partner with us, gain valuable skills, and turn your passion for Christ into a rewarding profession.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Learn from professors who have experience pastoring and planting churches, authoring Christian novels and nonfiction books, and leading archaeological expeditions.
- Participate in optional internships with ministries across the globe.
- Get access to state-of-the-art resources like a homiletics lab and scriptorium.
What Will You Learn?
- How to communicate with people of various cultures as you share the Gospel
- The basics of interpreting the Bible in its original languages
- The fundamentals of apologetics and cultural engagement
Career Opportunities for B.A. in Religious Studies – Bible and Theology Graduates
- Archaeologist
- Author
- Biblical translator
- Christian educator
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Global relief worker
- Parachurch ministries leader
Facilities and Resources Available to Students in the B.A. in Religious Studies Program
- Our Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small Bible college combined with the experience and amenities of a university.
- You will have internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home to 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.
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
