Associate of Arts in Religion

Further your ministry skills and knowledge of the Bible with Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Religion degree program.  You can gain a strong foundation in the Bible, Christianity and Christian theology, as well as take an in-depth look at current issues in ministry. Coursework also helps you gain the important communication skills needed to work with a wide range of people in personal and professional ministry positions.

Potential Career Options:

  • Church management
  • Pastoral responsibilities
  • Chaplaincy
  • Health and welfare ministries
  • Local ministries
  • Missions
  • Religious communities
  • Social services

Liberty [is] an awesome spiritual educational experience ...

“As a full-time minister, husband, father and employee, time management is a necessity. Liberty has granted me the opportunity to schedule and participate in an awesome spiritual educational experience. The level of learning and depth of knowledge that I have gained …has truly been a blessing to my ministry. The accessibility of my professors and user-friendly electronic tools gives me an in-class experience in the comfort of my home. I recommend Liberty University Online … to anyone who desires to learn about Christ and His church at a scholarly level through simple and basic teaching principles. I am proud to be a Liberty student!”


Robert A. Vinson Jr., Associate of Arts in Religion

Key Points:

  • Comprehensive religion program and faculty offering a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Cost-effective, accredited religion online program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively helps prepare students for ministry in a variety of careers
  • Experienced faculty teaching online classes
  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row by the Online Education Database

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.