Bachelor of Science in Religion – Disability Ministry Ministry in Action Across Barriers

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Explore How to Integrate Underserved Populations into Local Church Communities with a Bachelor’s in Disability Ministry
Do you wish to see better support and involvement within churches for those with disabilities? Do you want to enact change where it is needed to create more unity within the church community? Churches need staff who have special training and knowledge in the area of disability ministry to create a welcoming and successful environment.
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Disability Ministry can help you prepare for a rewarding career working alongside those with disabilities. This program is designed to facilitate the development of a theological foundation for understanding disability ministry and the practical implications for specific ministry contexts. You can learn about the importance of engaging with and ministering to those who are marginalized by disability.
Your BS in Religion – Disability Ministry can train you to create biblically founded, disability-inclusive ministry environments that are informed by an understanding of the impact of disabilities across an individual’s lifespan. In doing so, you can help increase accessibility, hospitality, and participation within the local church. Partner with us today and take the next step toward your future.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Disability Ministry.






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Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Religion – Disability Ministry Online Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religion – Disability Ministry can help prepare you for a career helping others. Ministering to those with disabilities is essential for a cohesive and unified church body. To accomplish this end, Liberty University teaches all courses from a biblical worldview. This particular method for studying disability ministry can allow you to become even more effective in helping churches reach all people.
Your bachelor’s in religion – disability ministry is offered 100% online. This format allows you to build your foundational knowledge and develop your skills while maintaining your personal commitments. With no set login times, you are able to complete your degree on your own schedule.
Give yourself the opportunity to pursue a unique educational experience that can help set you up for success and equip you to be the agent of change you want to see in the world through a Bachelor of Science in Religion – Disability Ministry from Liberty University.
What Will You Study in the Undergraduate Religion – Disability Ministry Degree?
Your online disability ministry degree is designed to help you pursue a future career serving people with disabilities. Through your courses, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be effective in building, maintaining, and integrating a successful ministry focused on helping those in the church and community who have disabilities.
Courses in the BS in Religion cover a wide range of topics, so you can be confident that your education is well-rounded. Subjects include methodical study of Scripture, survey of the history of Christianity, research and writing for religious disciplines, and practical teaching of Scripture. You can also dive deep into studies of apologetics, books of the Bible such as Acts and Romans, church ministries, history of life, global studies, and biblical theology.
The specialization is built with a central focus on what makes a successful disability ministry. You can become equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to make a profound difference. Courses cover what disability ministry looks like in the church, how to foster accessibility and inclusion within a local church, approaches to congregational care with an understanding of disability ministry, and practical application of the theology of disability.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Author
- Church administrator
- Disability ministry leader
- Evangelist
- Global worker
- Pastoral assistant
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- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
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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!
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Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Online BS in Religion – Disability Ministry Degree
What is the difference between a Bachelor of Science in Religion and a Bachelor of Science in Bible?
There are several differences between the BS in Religion and the BS in Bible. Regardless of specialization, the BS in Religion degree programs have 36 credit hours of core major courses while the BS in Bible has 51. The 2 programs share many of the same core courses, but there are several key differences.
The BS in Religion takes a broader approach to studying Christianity and its history. The origins of the church, global studies, and the history of life are studied in the religion degree program. The BS in Bible offers a more focused study of Scripture itself. This encompasses background information on both the Old and New Testaments, studies of the epistles and prophets, and analysis of the different types of books in the Bible.
What is the purpose of a specialization in disability ministry?
This program is designed to enable you to become specialized in a type of ministry that your church might not yet offer and help your congregation reach more people.
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