Bachelor of Science in Bible Dive Deep into Scripture

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total


Are you interested in earning a bachelor’s degree that can help you gain an advanced understanding of the Bible? Perhaps you’d like to work in youth ministry, become a pastor, or pursue a career in Christian education. If this sounds like you, conferring Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bible could be a great option. Our online Bible degree can help prepare you for ministry and equip you with in-depth knowledge of the Bible.

Our School of Divinity is home to an impressive group of biblical scholars who are dedicated to your success. In our BS in Bible degree, you study under distinguished theologians and experienced pastors who have been studying and teaching God’s Word for years. We know that you expect a high-quality education, and as a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we know what it takes to deliver a respected online degree program that promotes academic, personal, and professional growth.

At Liberty, we don’t just see you as a student. We see you as a child of God, and we believe that you have a unique part to play in the Great Commission. If you’re ready to prepare for your role in spreading the Gospel, partner with us and gain a respected credential that you can use to change lives.


In our Bible degree online, you will study the Old Testament, New Testament, and systematic theology. You will also study intercultural communication and engagement, the Pentateuch, and each of the Gospels. In addition, our Bible degree covers Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, practical methods for teaching Scripture, and biblical theology. This degree’s Bible-specific major courses also teach Acts, Daniel and Revelation, writing for religious disciplines, and methodical approaches to the study of Scripture.

Our BS in Bible can be flexible as you select 24-30 elective credit hours focused on your particular area of interest. While you can take additional Bible courses to satisfy these electives, you can also study youth ministry, theology, Christian counseling, church history, global studies, and more. The structure of our bachelor’s in biblical studies degree can help you become a well-rounded, knowledgeable professional who can effectively minister to people of different cultures and backgrounds.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

  • Advocacy advisor
  • Bible teacher
  • Chaplain
  • Christian author
  • Christian counselor
  • Christian nonprofit leader
  • Christian schoolteacher
  • Christian speaker
  • Clergy member
  • Communications liaison
  • Community outreach liaison
  • Disability minister
  • Disability ministry assistant
  • Disability ministry coordinator
  • Disability outreach coordinator
  • Disabled adult teacher
  • Disaster relief coordinator
  • Family life minister
  • International humanitarian aid worker
  • Local church administration
  • Ministry assistant
  • Ministry coordinator
  • Missionary
  • Missionary to the disabled
  • National humanitarian aid worker
  • NextGen coordinator
  • Outreach coordinator
  • Pastor
  • Refugee care worker
  • Urban ministry leader
  • Vocational missionary
  • Youth leader
  • Youth minister

We offer several specializations for our online Bible degree. Each specialization includes courses that focus on the area of study that you’re most passionate about in addition to core Bible classes. Check out more about each specialization below.


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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

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.



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 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

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.