Bachelor of Science in Religion |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Science in Religion | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
Liberty University Online
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| Course Description: |
Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion program prepares students to serve effectively in ministry in roles such as missionaries, support staff, evangelists, teachers and pastors. Curriculum provides students with a solid foundation of the fundamentals of the Bible, Christian theology, Christianity, and the Christian church. Additionally, 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. You will gain a rich understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible and will grasp its importance to the Christian faith. Graduates of this program are prepared to fulfill the Great Commission in a wide range of ministry positions, and for advanced studies at the seminary level.Potential Career Options: Pastoral Responsibilities, Local Ministries, Missions, Church Management, Clergy, Health & Welfare Ministries, Chaplaincy. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have at least a high school degree or equivalent.
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| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Bachelor of Science in Religion (Liberty University Online) If you are a pastor or simply interested on becoming a pastor and serve the Christian church someday, the Bachelor of Science in Religion offered by Liberty University will provide you with the solid, biblical foundation, equipping you to become effective in serving in a ministry capacity. As a pastor, this online degree program will help you increase your knowledge and earn additional qualification in your position. As an individual with a potential for pastor roles, the program will give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to serve in an area of ministry. This program will prepare students to serve effectively in ministry in roles such as missionaries, support staff, evangelists, teachers and pastors. The online religion degree program provides the students with the understanding of the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, as well as the Christian church. Furthermore, throughout the entire program, students will develop a deeper understanding of the contents and origin of the Bible, and will learn its importance to the Christian faith. Required courses in online Bachelor of Arts in Religion degree program include: • General Education Requirements (45 hours) Foundational Studies (15 hours) Investigative Studies (30 hours) • Major Requirements (36 hours) > Religion Core (30 hours) - BIBL 323 John - BIBL 350 Inductive Bible Study - BIBL 410 Genesis - BIBL 364 Acts - BIBL 425 Romans - BIBL 450 Daniel-Revelation - CHHI 301 History of the Christian Church I - CHHI 302 History of the Christian Church II or Bible Elective - CHMN 201 Introduction to Church Ministries - THEO 350 Fundamental Theological Issues > Religion Electives (6 hours) • Electives (36 hours) Program Outcomes: As a student in this program, you will be equipped to use the Bible in addressing contemporary issues in ministry, developing exceptional oral and written communication skills that are needed to communicate within personal and professional ministry settings. Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion degree program will be fully prepared for a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level. Possible careers graduates could pursue include: - Business - Chaplaincy - Clergy - Communications - Education - Health & Welfare Ministries - Local Church - Local Ministries - Missions - Religious Communities - Social Services Admission Requirements: Students should have obtained a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 from all accredited colleges attended or high school. The minimum acceptable scores for regular admission are 800 (combined) for the SAT and 17 (composite) for the ACT. Students should have secured a minimum TOEFL score of 173 for computer based and 61 for internet based test. |
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