Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen (Next Generation Ministries)
Disciple Tomorrow’s Leaders with Liberty University’s B.S. in Religion – NextGen Degree
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Religion – NextGen is designed to equip you to navigate the unique leadership challenges that come with ministering to minors. An emphasis will be placed on creating safe environments across ministry programs, designing a spiritual formation strategy for the family, and developing the leadership skills necessary to lead in the local church.
Reaching our youth supports Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. In addition, Liberty’s rich history as a Christian university with graduates serving around the globe makes pursuing our bachelor’s degree in religion an excellent choice to advance in your educational career.
What Will You Learn in the Religion – NextGen Degree?
- Theology of the family
- Campus ministry
- Youth ministry
- Theological interpretation of Scripture.
With a future in ministry, it is essential that you know how to work with students from early childhood through late adolescence and their families, primarily in the local church. You will need to gain the necessary skills to apply biblical principles to contemporary culture. These skills are taught by faculty who are committed to Training Champions for Christ and are designed to equip you with a solid biblical foundation in crucial aspects associated with ministry.
Potential Career Options with a Degree in Religion – NextGen
- Associate pastor
- Children’s pastor/director
- Church administration
- Christian education director
- College ministry pastor/director
- Next generation pastor
- Youth pastor
B.S. in Religion Program Benefits
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online B.S. in Religion – NextGen degree 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.
- You can complete the bachelor’s in religion – nextgen in as little as 3.5 years.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC