Training Champions For Christ
Mission-faithful: Founded in 1971, Liberty has become the world’s largest evangelical university. Yet, for 38 years Liberty has never lost sight of its mission—equipping men and women with Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace.
Among the First and the Best: More than 25 years ago Liberty pioneered distance learning and has been ahead of the curve ever since. Today LU Online offers more than 35 degrees, from associate to doctoral, and 90 specializations, and consistently ranks in the top 10 among accredited online schools in the nation.
More Affordable: As a debt-free, non-profit institution and widely supported ministry, Liberty can offer one of the lowest tuition rates of any domestic university.
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Building the Liberty Family: Although our 32,000 online learners are spread across the country and around the world, they are never far from Liberty’s vast support network.
Military Benefits: Liberty University is proud of the courageous men and women who have served and continue to serve our great country. Because of this, we offer special benefits to our military and veteran students, and military spouses, in order to better help them to achieve their academic and professional goals.
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Religion (Associate's)
Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Religion program provides students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church with the goal of training students for effective ministry to fulfill the Great Commission. Students will gain understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible and will be equipped to use the Bible to address contemporary issues in ministry, developing excellent oral and written communication skills that are critical to effectively communicating in personal and professional ministry environments.
Potential Career Options:
- Church Management
- Pastoral Responsibilities
- Chaplaincy
- Clergy
- Health & Welfare Ministries
- Local Ministries
- Missions
- Religious Communities
- Social Services
Key points:
- Nationally renowned Religion program and faculty offering 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
Religion (Bachelor's)
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
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
Religion (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion program provides students with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors’ wives who wish to have a firm scriptural undergirding for service in a supportive role in their local church to fulfill the Great Commission. Masters of Arts in Religion students must choose a specialization.
Specializations:
- Leadership
- Biblical Studies
- Church Ministries
- Evangelism & Church Planting
- Pastoral Counseling
- Pre-Pastoral
- Worship Studies
- Theology and Apologetics
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Christian Leadership (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program prepares men and women to serve the church in a variety of leadership positions. Courses provide students with a solid understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies, equipping them to effectively serve in leadership positions. The degree is grounded in a core of specialized courses that provide students with an in-depth biblical foundation to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in church ministry.
- Lay Leader
- Ministry Worker
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Teacher
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Discipleship Ministries (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in discipleship ministries is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship to fulfill the Great Commission. This concentration provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution.
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Evangelism and Church Planting (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Evangelism and Church Planting provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying strategies for evangelism and church planting worldwide. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church. Potential Career Options: Key points:
Marketplace Chaplaincy (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Marketplace Chaplaincy program prepares servant leaders to be wise, faithful stewards of the Gospel, developing very specific ministry skills, strategies and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministry in an institutional chaplaincy setting. Students will examine the theological and cultural issues of a formal and informal ministry setting. Students will observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include corrections facilities/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals and workplace/industrial settings.
Potential Career Options:
- Company Chaplain
- Marketplace Chaplain
- Non-Profit Organization Chaplain
Pastoral Counseling (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling program prepares students to serve as staff servant-leaders involved in non-professional counseling of church members and others in a variety of ministry settings, including churches, rescue missions and shelters. Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical counseling principles and strategies in order to better meet the needs of others. This degree program is well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services. It may also assist students seeking professional licensure as a counselor, although it does not meet licensure requirements alone.
Religion - Biblical Studies (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Biblical Studies provides you with intensive study in the Old and New Testament and the essential truths of the Christian faith. Through the Biblical Studies concentration, you will study in-depth your choice of classes in the Old and New Testament, giving you a broad range of understanding of the Scriptures across the Bible. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Christian Leadership (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Christian Leadership provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while focusing on your leadership development to fulfill the Great Commission. Through the Christian Leadership concentration, you will fully understand the biblical foundations of leadership, as well as master skills in conflict resolution and how to live as a leader. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
Religion - Church Ministries (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Church Ministries provides you with intensive study in the Old and New Testament and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically delving further into your choice of ministry study. You can choose from a plethora of classes in New or Old Testament study, youth, discipleship or worship ministries, Christian leadership; missions, pastoral studies or pastoral counseling. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools by Get Educated.com
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chose area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Discipleship Ministries (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in discipleship ministries is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship to fulfill the Great Commission. This concentration provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution.
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Evangelism and Church Planting (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Evangelism and Church Planting provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying strategies for evangelism and church planting worldwide. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Pastoral Counseling (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying counseling practices needed in the pastoral role. You will be introduced to pastoral counseling strategies, practices and theories pertaining to pre-marital and marital counseling. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Pre-Pastoral (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Pre-Pastoral provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically studying skills needed in the Pastoral role. You will master church history, church administration and biblical theology, as well as face an in-depth study of discipleship ministries, church growth strategies, pastoral counseling, and ethics. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Theology and Apologetics (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Theology and Apologetics provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically focusing on Biblical theology, philosophy and apologetics. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options:
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religion - Worship Studies (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Worship Studies provides you with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith, while specifically focusing on worship studies. You will master the principles of leadership, understand the Biblical foundations for worship, and study the role of the worship leader. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion and provides a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology and the Christian church.
Potential Career Options
- Worship Leader
- Associate Pastor
- Church Education Administrator
- Lay Leader
- Missionary
- Youth Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools by Get Educated.com
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program and faculty offer a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religious Education (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Religious Education program is the professional theological degree in Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor and small group pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of church educational programs and discipleship ministries.
Potential Career Options:
- Christian Educator
- Christian School Administrator
- Church Education Administrator
- Curriculum Director
- Instructional Supervisor
- Sunday School Administrator
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Religious Education Chaplaincy (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Religious Education degree program, with a specialization in Chaplaincy, prepares you to become a military chaplain or servant leader. As a student in the MRE program, you will be trained to be a wise, faithful steward of the Gospel, and develop specific ministry skills, strategies and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministry in a military or institutional chaplaincy setting. In this program you will examine the theological and cultural issues relevant for formal and informal chaplaincy settings. You will also observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural, and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include service as a military chaplain, or in corrections facilities/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals and workplace/industrial settings.
Potential Career Options
- Military Chaplain
- Marketplace Chaplain
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Sacred Theology (Master's)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Sacred Theology program provides advanced training beyond the Master of Divinity for individuals called to service in full-time Christian ministry. Courses provide students with intensive study in areas of theology and apologetics, equipping students to understand the deeper elements of the Christian faith, as well as how they relate to contemporary issues faced today by the Christian church. Through coursework, research and logical and critical writing, students are supplied with the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of ministry-related roles.
Potential Career Options:
- Cross-cultural Missionary
- Ministry Worker
- Pastor
Theological Studies (Master's)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly impact the lives of others, further your personal ministry, and influence your participation in shaping the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Theological Studies you can set that opportunity in motion.
Liberty Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Theological Studies program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion for service in a supportive role in their local church. Courses include surveys of the Old and New Testament and systematic theology, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. This program is well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors' wives.
Master of Arts in Worship - Ethnomusicology
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly impact the lives of others, further your personal ministry and influence the future of worship in the church. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Worship Studies you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies program is designed to equip worship leaders to serve the church as skilled, passionate leaders of worship, equipped to address the needs of today’s postmodern culture. This specialization prepares musicians and worship leaders to become missionaries - or musical ambassadors - in various cultural settings. As students develop a strong biblical worldview through theological study, they also explore the role of music and art within different cultures. This specialization includes training in the biblical and theological foundations of worship, biblical leadership techniques, pastoral-staff relations, the varying roles of the worship leader and the ongoing relationship to global worship. The end result is a worship leader who is passionate about serving in a world missions setting and can effectively reach various cultures through music. Students will receive comprehensive training in qualitative and quantitative research methods, developing the knowledge and expertise necessary to function in a variety of worship cultures and contexts within the evangelical community. Courses are taught by today’s top Christian leaders in worship music, song writing and arranging, including Al Denson (worship leader/CCM artist/songwriter), Rick Muchow (worship pastor, Saddleback Community Church), Todd Bell (worship pastor/producer, Prestonwood Baptist Church) and Mark Harris (worship leader/song writer/band member of 4Him).
Master of Divinity
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Divinity you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also suited for students looking to serve as military or marketplace chaplains. Master of Divinity students must choose a concentration of study.
- Church Ministries
- Christian Leadership
- Evangelism & Church Planting
- Pastoral Counseling
- Pastoral/Preaching
- Worship Studies
- Biblical Studies
- Theology and Apologetics
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on delving further into the New and Old Testament. Through the Biblical Studies concentration, you will study in-depth your choice of classes in the Old and New Testament, giving you a broad range of understanding of the Scriptures across the Bible. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Senior Pastor
- Military Chaplain
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Divinity you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also suited for students looking to serve as military or marketplace chaplains. The Master of Divinity, Chaplaincy is well suited for students looking to serve as military chaplains, or in marketplace chaplaincy in corporate, hospital, or law enforcement settings. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Master of Divinity - Christian Leadership
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Christian Leadership is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on Christian Leadership skills. Through the Christian Leadership concentration, you will fully understand the biblical foundations of leadership, as well as master skills in conflict resolution and how to live as a leader. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Senior Pastor
- Military Chaplain
Master of Divinity - Church Ministries
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Church Ministries is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on your ministry interest. You can choose from New or Old Testament study, youth, discipleship or worship ministries, Christian leadership, missions, pastoral studies or pastoral counseling. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Church Administrator
- Senior Pastor
- All types of Pastors
- Military Chaplain
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Discipleship Ministries
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in discipleship ministries is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on discipleship and spiritual growth. This concentration provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Senior Pastor
- Military Chaplain
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Evangelism and Church Planting
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Evangelism and Church Planting is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on evangelism and church planting strategies. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Church Planter
- Evangelist
- Missionary
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Missional Studies
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Divinity you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also suited for students looking to serve as military or marketplace chaplains. The Master of Divinity, Missional Studies is intended for students who aim to serve Christ and the church in accomplishing the Great Commission by planting and/or strengthening new churches/ministries in this country and around the world in a variety of intercultural/ethnic settings. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Master of Divinity - Pastoral/Preaching
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Pastoral/Preaching is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on the skills needed in the pastoral role. You will master preaching, church history, church administration and biblical theology, as well as face an in-depth study of discipleship ministries, church growth strategies, pastoral counseling and ethics. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on counseling practices needed in the pastoral role. You will be introduced to pastoral counseling strategies and practices, as well as master Christian theories and pre-marital and marital counseling. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies, and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Divinity you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also suited for students looking to serve as military or marketplace chaplains. The Master of Divinity, Pastoral Ministries is for students who wish to serve as the senior pastor or associate pastor of the local church. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Master of Divinity - Professional Ministries
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Divinity you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. Specifically designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the Scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also suited for students looking to serve as military or marketplace chaplains. The Master of Divinity, Professional Ministries is for students called to serve as associate pastors in areas such as discipleship, evangelism and administrative leadership in the ministry of a local church or para-church group. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Master of Divinity - Theology and Apologetics
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Theology and Apologetics is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on theology, philosophy and apologetics. This program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Master of Divinity - Worship Studies
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is the standard professional degree for ministry. The Master of Divinity in Worship Studies is specifically designed to help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, while focusing on the role of worship leader. You will learn the biblical foundations for worship and leadership and study the role of the worship leader. This program provides students with an in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith, as well as Greek and Hebrew language study. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. This degree program is also well-suited for students looking to meet the requirements to serve as military chaplains for certain branches of the armed services.
Potential Career Options:
- Worship Leader
- Military Chaplain
- Senior Pastor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Worship Studies (Master's)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly impact the lives of others, further your personal ministry and influence the future of worship in the church. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Worship Studies you can set that opportunity in motion.
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies program is designed to equip worship leaders to serve the church as skilled, passionate leaders of worship, equipped to address the needs of today’s postmodern culture. This specialization focuses on the biblical and theological foundations of worship practical to the local church along with biblical leadership techniques, theories and principles including: vision casting, strategic planning, conflict resolution, pastoral-staff relations, the varying roles of the worship leader, the ongoing relationship to global worship, the personal life of the leader and building a balanced worship ministry. Many of the students in this specialization are already involved as full-time or part-time worship leaders.
Worship Studies: Church Planting (Master's)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly impact the lives of others, further your personal ministry and influence the future of worship in the church. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Worship Studies you can set that opportunity in motion.
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies program is designed to equip worship leaders to serve the church as skilled, passionate leaders of worship, equipped to address the needs of today’s postmodern culture. Students who choose this specialization are trained in many of the same classes as church planting pastors. This unique educational experience allows the lead teaching pastor and worship leader to develop theological foundations, biblically-based philosophies of ministry and ministry methodology - together. This specialization also includes training in the biblical and theological foundations of worship, biblical leadership techniques, pastoral-staff relations, the varying roles of the worship leader, the ongoing relationship to global worship, the personal life of the leader and techniques for building a balanced worship ministry.
Doctor of Ministry
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program provides students with opportunities to reinforce and refine their ministry skills. The program helps men and women develop a deeper understanding of biblical principles and strategies in order to effectively serve in a variety of pastoral roles. Students are given the opportunity to interact with a variety of recognized church leaders to increase their vision and deepen understanding of the purpose and goals in ministry. The degree is well-suited for pastors, missionaries and other church leaders seeking the opportunity for professional and personal growth. A six-credit hour thesis is required, as well as on-campus intensives.
Potential Career Options:
- Senior Church Administrator
- Senior Pastor
- University Professor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited, blended Doctorate program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Theology and Apologetics - DLP (PhD)
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Theology and Apologetics provides advanced training in the fields of Christian theology and apologetics, equipping students to become leaders in academics and ministry and providing direct interaction with leaders in theology and apologetics while also offering practical opportunities to write and teach in the field. This degree will qualify the student to teach at the university or graduate level, while also providing insight and information useful to the professional minister. With the emphasis on both theology and apologetics, the Ph.D. reinforces the student’s knowledge of Christianity and how to defend it. The dual emphasis is unique among Liberty’s peer institutions and should create multiple opportunities for graduates as both professors and pastors. A six-credit hour dissertation is required, as well as on-campus intensives. Potential Career Options: Key points:
Human Services - Business Management (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Business Management is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a business environment. You will develop skills in strategic marketing, finance and corporate responsibility, and clearly understand the legal issues commonly faced in a work environment. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned human services program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online human services program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in human services field or work in non-licensed counseling positions
Human Services - Christian Ministries (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Christian Ministries is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a ministry environment. You will expand your knowledge of strategic-driven ministries, study the ministry of teaching and communication, as well as focus on your core interests such as youth or student ministries. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned human services program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online human services program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in human services field or work in non-licensed counseling positions
Human Services - Executive Leadership (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Executive Leadership is designed for you to master the study of human behavior as a leader in your organization. You will focus on developing vision and strategic planning, clearly understanding how to maximize team work and conflict resolution, as well as focus on the biblical foundations for a leader. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned human services program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online human services program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in human services field or work in non-licensed counseling positions
Human Services - Health and Wellness (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Health and Wellness is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a nursing or adult care environment. You will focus on developing skills in health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for end-of-life care and master health policies and ethics. You will also have a capstone project which you will organize with your professor. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned human services program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online human services program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the human services field or work in non-licensed counseling positions
Human Services - Marriage and Family (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Marriage and Family is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a counseling environment. You will develop counseling skills in marriage and family as well as premarital counseling, master techniques in the helping profession, as well as clearly understand counseling professional identity and ethics. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned human services program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online human services program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the human services field or work in non-licensed counseling positions
Marriage and Family Therapy (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides you with a strong understanding of counseling principles and strategies to prepare you to seek licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Our courses provide you with a thorough background in individual and group counseling theories and techniques, as well as clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of faith into counseling practice and understanding the ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling. Four one-week intensives are required, as well as a three-credit hour internship and a three-credit hour practicum. Contact your state to find out your state’s licensing requirements before applying.
Potential Career Options:
- Hospital Program
- Mental Health Agency
- Ministry-related
- Counseling Center
- Other Public or Private Facility
- Private Practice
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Marriage and Family Counseling program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online counseling program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the marriage and family counseling field in licensed counseling positions
- Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online courses
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Nursing – Acute Care program equips you to provide expert clinical care and related health care services and programs to individuals, families and people groups across the lifespan in a variety of acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in nursing and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (C.N.S.) is integrated throughout the curriculum. Clinical practicum experiences are based upon your selected area of practice and are designed to further enhance clinical competence and to develop advanced practice knowledge, expertise and leadership. Through this program, you will also gain a strong awareness of ethical, social, and spiritual issues relevant to health and nursing care. Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as a C.N.S with the critical-thinking skills and knowledge needed to promote the profession of nursing through teaching, clinical practice, program development and implementation and scholarship.
Potential Career Options:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Undergraduate University
- Nursing Professor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Master’s in Nursing program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Master’s in Nursing program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the Nursing field as a C.N.S. or professor
- Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online courses
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Track
Business (Associate's)
Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Business program will equip students in accounting, economics, human resources, finance and marketing in a global society. You will explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios, integrating faith with business ethics. You will gain foundational knowledge in relevant elements of the workplace, including general business, communications, computers, law, organizational ethics and statistics.
Potential Career Options:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance General
- Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Transportation/Logistics
“I am currently a full-time soldier, active duty; however, I have been given a chance to be a student once again with the help of Liberty University. Its private association and strong ethical principles reflect high standards that match my own and the ones that I honor most. And with the strong support that has come from the kind staff, I feel privileged and blessed to be a member of the university. I anticipate every class, and feed off the knowledge passed on to me by every professor and instructor. I thank you Liberty!” - Jonathan Hartzell, A.A. in Business
Key Points:
- Nationally renowned business program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited business online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the challenging business world environment Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Business (Bachelor's)
Whether you are a business professional looking to further your career and increase your marketability or an individual with a desire to enter the business world, earning your Bachelor of Science in Business will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.
Liberty University's® Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare students to serve as professionals in the modern business world, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Through this program, students will learn to internalize general business proficiencies required in today's workplace, demonstrating competence in synthesizing and evaluating knowledge of internal and external business operations. Courses will equip students to evaluate principles, policies, and strategies of marketing used to identify and satisfy customer desires. Students will also gain knowledge on how to successfully analyze financial considerations for businesses, including accounting and financial management.
The Bachelor of Science in Business serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning either a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Science in Management, both of which are offered online through Liberty's Distance Learning Program.
As the world’s largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Business Administration - General (M.B.A)
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration program prepares you for leadership positions in the corporate world. Whether your interest is finance, marketing, management, international business or non-profit management, you will master these skills in a team environment, equipping you to become a successful business executive. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breeds great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices.
Potential Career Options:
- Executive
- Financial Management
- Entrepreneur
- Marketing manager
- Business manager
- Accounting
Key points:
- Nationally renowned M.B.A. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited M.B.A. online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the challenging business world environment
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Human Resources (M.B.A.)
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management prepares you for leadership positions in human resources in the corporate world. You will master organizational behavior, compensation management, workforce planning and human resource development. You will also study contemporary issues in the human resource field. In addition, you will master these skills in a team environment, equipping you to become a successful business executive. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breeds great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices.
Potential Career Options:
- Business Owner
- Case Worker
- Human Resource Manager
- Ministry Worker
Key points:
- Nationally renowned M.B.A. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited M.B.A. online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the challenging business world environment
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
International Management (M.B.A.)
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Management prepares you for leadership positions in international business. You will study global financial and developing markets, as well as master international business best practices. In addition, you will develop these skills in a team environment, equipping you to become a successful business executive. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breeds great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices. Potential Career Options: Key points:
Leadership (M.B.A.)
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership prepares you for leadership positions in the business world. You will study how to lead organizational change, how to develop servant leadership and master executive leadership and management and leadership theory. In addition, you will fine-tune these skills in a team environment, equipping you to become a successful business executive. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breeds great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices.
- Entrepreneur
- Executive
- Manager
- Nationally renowned M.B.A. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited M.B.A. online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the challenging business world environment
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Management and Leadership (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Management and Leadership program prepares students to excel as business professionals in a variety of management positions, enhancing opportunities for promotions and associated salary increases. Students pursuing this degree will be challenged to improve their critical thinking skills through complex, real-world assignments that require graduate-level analysis and synthesis. All courses emphasize the importance of ethics in business practices and improve students’ project development abilities through participation in group projects.
The Master of Arts in Management and Leadership positions graduates to be effective managers in areas such as finance, human resources, retail/sales and non-profit, or as business owners and/or managers. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Education (Bachelor's)
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Education program approaches the discipline of education from a Christian perspective to provide you with a firm foundation from which to understand educational development and behavior. You will gain insight into the development and influence of a Christian worldview in education, as well as study current educational trends practiced in today’s private and public schools. While this program will not license you, you will learn the skills necessary to work in a Christian or public school, as well as effectively prepare you for Master’s level licensing programs.
Potential Career Options:
• Christian School Teacher
• Nursery/Preschool Teachers
• School Administration
• Educational Ministries
• Educational Organizations
• Non-licensed Teaching Opportunities
Key points:
• Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in non-licensed teaching positions
• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Administration and Supervision (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education program – Administration and Supervision prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills in community relations, school law, financial management, and administration. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education, while specifically focusing on leadership skills and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K–12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Potential Career Options: Key points:
Educational Specialist - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education while specifically focusing on teaching and learning strategies, trends and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K–12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those who have a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Potential Career Options:
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Supervisor
- School Administrator
- Teacher
- College Administrator
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Elementary Education (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Elementary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in elementary education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study math, natural sciences, language acquisition and reading skills in order to obtain your specialization for licensure, and you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
Program Specialist (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – Program Specialist program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become a program specialist, focusing on math, reading, gifted, or early childhood. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. Key points:
Program Specialist: Early Childhood (M.Ed.)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By choosing to earn your Master of Education through Liberty University’s Graduate Studies, you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty University’s Master of Education program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, private and public schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. To supplement your core courses, you will choose a specialization, gaining in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program Specialist and School Counseling. Students will have the opportunity to develop curricula for children from infancy to school entry and to develop, manage and evaluate appropriate and effective early childhood education programs. Over the course of study, students will explore how children grow, develop, learn and change from birth to school entry and beyond. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective.
Program Specialist: Gifted Specialist (M.Ed.)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By choosing to earn your Master of Education through Liberty University’s Graduate Studies, you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty University’s Master of Education program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, private and public schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. To supplement your core courses, you will choose a specialization, gaining in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program Specialist and School Counseling. Students will gain in-depth knowledge on how to identify students for special programs and services and develop their gifts and talents. This program will advance students’ understanding of gifted learners, relevant educational theories, curriculum development and design and measures of assessment and will train educators for leadership roles in gifted education. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective.
Program Specialist: Reading Specialist (M.Ed.)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By choosing to earn your Master of Education through Liberty University’s Graduate Studies, you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty University’s Master of Education program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, private and public schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. To supplement your core courses, you will choose a specialization, gaining in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program Specialist and School Counseling. This program provides students with a broad foundation for teaching reading as it relates to literacy acquisition and concentrated preparation in assessment and intervention in reading and writing difficulties. Students will be prepared to teach reading and writing to struggling readers both individually and in small groups and to provide literacy instruction in pull-out programs, inclusion classrooms and regular classrooms. There will be an integration of rigorous, evidence-based phonics training with authentic literacy-encompassing word recognition, reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development, spelling and expressive writing. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Program Specialist: Math Specialist (M.Ed.)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By choosing to earn your Master of Education through Liberty University’s Graduate Studies, you can set that opportunity in motion. Liberty University’s Master of Education program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, private and public schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. To supplement your core courses, you will choose a specialization, gaining in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program Specialist and School Counseling. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. All graduate faculty members hold doctoral-level degrees from major research universities and are committed to teaching from a Christian perspective.
School Counseling (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – School Counseling program prepares you to be a school counselor in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master counseling and psychology skills, focusing on ethics and techniques, ethnicity and family counseling and career guidance. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Secondary Education (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Secondary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in secondary education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study behavior management, curriculum development and other classes that pertain to your competency in order to obtain your specialization for licensure, and you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
Special Education (Master's)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Special Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in special education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study behavior management, educational assessment and intervention, collaboration for special transitions, and build strategies for successful inclusive classrooms. In addition, you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on general, elementary, middle or special education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Teaching and Learning - Elementary Ed (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in elementary education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on elementary education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Teaching and Learning - Special Ed (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in special education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on special education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in middle grades education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on middle grades education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University’s Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education. The program aims to develop competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. You will focus on classes specializing in educational leadership, leadership development and best practices. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on-campus intensives are required in addition to a final dissertation defense. As a student of this program you may choose a concentration in educational leadership or teaching and learning. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Potential Career Options: Key points:
Doctor of Education - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University’s Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education, developing competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. You will focus on classes specializing in teaching and learning skills and best practices. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on-campus intensives are required, in addition to a final dissertation defense. As a student of this program you may choose a concentration in educational leadership or teaching and learning. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Potential Career Options:
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Supervisor
- School Administrator
- Teacher
- College Administrator
- College professor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online courses
General Studies (Associate's)
Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in General Studies is designed to help you obtain your degree through a broad range of liberal arts study and skills. Through such courses, you will develop skills in university-level writing, speaking, reading, and computer literacy, with the ability to utilize analytical reasoning and library research. This is a great degree for those that have a variety of transfer credit. This degree will prepare you for jobs requiring a strong liberal arts background.
- Nationally renowned general education program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited general education online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares student to succeed in their career of choice
- Ranked among the top 10 online college in the nation for two years in a row
Multidisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies is designed to maximize college credit in varying disciplines. This program enables you to combine your previous academic and work experiences in two or three distinct cognates, allowing for faster degree completion than a traditional major requiring many additional hours in one specific field. This program is especially beneficial for military or public service personnel with previous college credit or life experience in more than one specific academic regimen. Courses focus on developing strong skills in writing, speaking and reading, as well as in analytical reasoning, computer literacy and library research. In correlation to previously earned credit, you can create a customized 120-credit hour degree plan by selecting cognates of interest. This degree will prepare you for career opportunities in your choice of majors. Since you design your own degree, you can become skilled in two to three different career areas.
Key points:
- Customized MLDS program that maximizes student’s transfer credit opportunity
- Curriculum offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited interdisciplinary studies online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the career of their choice due to strong breadth and depth of curriculum
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Psychology - Christian Counseling (Associate's)
Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Christian Counseling is designed to help you understand the multi-faceted aspects of Christian Counseling. This specialization will allow you to learn more about counseling from a Christian perspective, equipping you to work in the Christian counseling fields of lay ministry.
Potential Career Options:
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Counseling
- Mental Health Services Programming
- Optional Specialization
- Christian Counseling
Key points:
- Nationally renowned Psychology program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited Psychology online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the Psychology or Christian Counseling field, in their career of choice
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Psychology - Christian Counseling (Bachelor's)
Through Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, you will master skills that will prepare you to work in counseling and psychological development and behavior. You will gain insight into the development and influence of personality based on current theories, as well as study human personality in relation to others through the application of ideas about group dynamics relative to business, industry, public and private life. Courses give you the opportunity to tap into the diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques. Furthermore, you will explore the complex functioning of the human body to acquire an understanding of primary mechanisms of behavior. You will also examine the origin, classification and symptoms of neurotic and psychotic behavior. A Christian Counseling specialization is available. This degree can also prepare you for non-clinical positions in the field of psychology and counseling.
Potential Career Options:
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Counseling
- Mental Health Services
Key points:
- Nationally renowned Psychology program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited Psychology online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the Psychology or Christian Counseling field in their career of choice
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Counseling - Pastoral Counseling (PhD)
Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program provides advanced training in the field of pastoral care and counseling, equipping individuals for work in either private or public practice, and provides the necessary qualification to teach at the university level. This degree comprises specialized courses platformed on biblical principles that supply the values, knowledge and skills needed for effective work as a professional counselor. It is well-suited for individuals, with either a master’s degree in the field of counseling or a seminary degree, who seek to expand their professional standing in the community. The program consists of intensives, internships and a flexible practicum, providing experience in the academic teaching field and preparing students for work in their particular area of interest.
Potential Career Options:
- Church Administrator
- Pastor
- University Professor
- University Administrator
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
- Nationally renowned Professional Counseling and Seminary program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited, blended Doctorate program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the field of their choice
- Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online courses
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) program prepares you for positions of leadership in the nursing field. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from your real-life nursing experiences to expand your knowledge. You will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and restoring health. You will utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written, communication and research skills. This program is only available for students who already are registered nurses.
Potential Career Options:
- Community Agencies
- Independent Practice
- International Health
- Long-Term Care Agencies
- Nursing Research
- Staff Nursing
Key points:
- Nationally renowned R.N. to B.S.N. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited B.S.N. online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the nursing field
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Psychology (Associate's)
Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Psychology program equips students to effectively work in the psychological field. This degree prepares students to understand qualitative and quantitative methods of research, as well as methods for presenting research. The program allows students to understand the importance of utilizing ethical principles of psychologists through psychological theory, practice and research. Students will also learn to use critical thinking in understanding the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and will grasp the roles that gender, race, ethnicity, culture and class play in affecting all human perspectives and experiences. A Christian Counseling specialization is available.
Potential Career Options:
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Counseling
- Mental Health Services Programming
- Optional Specialization
- Christian Counseling
Key points:
- Nationally renowned Psychology program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited Psychology online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the Psychology or Christian Counseling field, in their career of choice
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
Psychology (Bachelor's)
Through Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, you will master skills that will prepare you to work in counseling and psychological development and behavior. You will gain insight into the development and influence of personality based on current theories, as well as study human personality in relation to others through the application of ideas about group dynamics relative to business, industry, public and private life. Courses give you the opportunity to tap into the diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques. Furthermore, you will explore the complex functioning of the human body to acquire an understanding of primary mechanisms of behavior. You will also examine the origin, classification and symptoms of neurotic and psychotic behavior. A Christian Counseling specialization is available. This degree can also prepare you for non-clinical positions in the field of psychology and counseling
Potential Career Options:
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Counseling
- Mental Health Services
Key points:
- Nationally renowned Psychology program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited Psychology online program offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to excel in the Psychology or Christian Counseling field in their career of choice
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row