Bachelor of Science in Bible – Disability Ministry Open Doors for Faith & Accessibility

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Do you have a passion for caring for those with disabilities? Do you find joy in helping engage different groups of people in a church community? There is a steady demand for professionals in spiritual care ministry. Specifically, there is a need for biblical-theological skills in spiritual care fields like disability ministry.

Our 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bible – Disability Ministry can equip you with a deep understanding of the theological foundations for this crucial area, the practical implications for ministry contexts, the importance of engaging and connecting with marginalized peoples, and the necessary tools for successful implementation of a disability ministry within the framework of the church.

If you want to foster biblically founded, disability-inclusive ministry environments informed by an understanding of the general impact of disabilities across an individual’s lifespan and increase accessibility, hospitality, and participation within the local church, our program might be right for you.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

You see those in your church and community who have increased difficulty due to disabilities and feel compassion. For people with disabilities, it can be challenging to engage in a church community. Skilled professionals who have specific knowledge and training in building effective disability ministries can make a profound difference in the lives of these individuals.

Liberty University is recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to our mission of Training Champions for Christ. To accomplish this mission, we teach all of our courses from a biblical worldview. We recognize the importance of Scripture in building a successful church ministry. Establishing strong, biblical relationships amongst members of a church – particularly those members with disabilities – is part of what helps a church grow, flourish, and nurture the local community.

Our BS in Bible – Disability Ministry program is offered in a 100% online format. This provides you with exceptional flexibility that allows you to further your education while maintaining your personal commitments. You can study core principles of the Bible while also specializing in a particular ministry area and have the confidence that our comprehensive curriculum can help you become a well-rounded servant for Christ.


This program blends academic knowledge of the Bible, practical tools for disability ministry, and knowledge of the Christian worldview to help you provide valuable spiritual guidance that can result in mature, value-driven behavior.

Through the BS in Bible – Disability Ministry, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret each major genre of the Old and New Testaments as well as skills needed for teaching in vocational and pastoral ministry. You will take courses in topics such as the Old Testament historical books, major and minor prophets, the Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, and Daniel-Revelation.

The disability ministry specialization is designed to help you serve those who are marginalized by disability. This is accomplished by exploring a theological understanding of disability that forms the foundation for providing disability ministry in the church. Courses cover topics such as accessibility and inclusion in church ministry, congregational care, and the theology of disability.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service 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

*Not applicable to certificates.