Bachelor of Science in Religion

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religion program provides you with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church, preparing you to effectively serve in ministry, whether you are or desire to become a pastor, ministry support staff, teacher, missionary or evangelist. Additionally, you will gain a rich understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible and will grasp its importance to the Christian faith. You will be equipped to use the Bible in dealing with contemporary issues in ministry, developing excellent oral and written communication skills that are key to effectively communicating in both personal and professional ministry environments. Graduates of this program are fully prepared to fulfill the Great Commission in a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level.

Potential Career Options

  • Church Management
  • Pastoral Responsibilities
  • Chaplaincy
  • Clergy
  • Health & Welfare Ministries
  • Local Ministries
  • Missions

Liberty University Online ... is providing me a world-class religion education ...

“I decided to attend Liberty because of its Religion program with an emphasis on pastoral leadership. Although I have an established career, I know God has called me to leave the corporate world and enter ministry full-time. Liberty University Online ... is providing me a world-class religion education, helping me understand the Bible to new and exciting heights. Every class gives me knowledge I can immediately use in my personal life, family life, at my church and at work. I have been surprised by the accolades I have personally received at work for my ability to lead people. Obviously, God gets the credit, but the knowledge and skills I have learned through Liberty’s online program are the tools He is using.”


David Rumpke, Bachelor of Science in Religion

Key Points:


  • Nationally renowned Religion program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Most cost-effective, accredited Religion online program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively prepares students for ministry in their career of choice
  • Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online classes
  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row

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Associate
  • - Accounting
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - General Studies
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
Bachelor's
  • - Accounting
  • - Aeronautics
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Multidisciplinary Studies
  • - Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
 Master's
  • - Accounting
  • - Business Administration
  • - Christian Leadership
  • - Discipleship Ministries
  • - Divinity
  • - Pastoral Counseling
  • - Evangelism & Church Planting
  • - Education
  • - Human Services
  • - Intercultural Studies
  • - Management
  • - Management and Leadership
  • - Marketplace Chaplaincy
  • - Marriage & Family Therapy**
  • - Nursing
  • - Professional Counseling
  • - Religion
  • - Religious Education
  • - Sacred Theology
  • - Theological Studies
  • - Worship Studies
Post-Graduate
  • - Doctorate in Education
  • - Doctorate in Ministry*
  • - Educational Specialist
  • - Philosophy in Counseling*

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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.