Biblical & Educational Studies (B.S.) - Biblical & Theological Studies - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
Communications Elective | 3 | |
Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
Critical Thinking 1 | ||
RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 2 | 2 |
Choose three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas | ||
Critical Thinking Elective | ||
Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 2 | 2 |
Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
Social Science Elective | 3 | |
Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 2 | 2 |
THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 2 | 2 |
Total Hours | 39-42 |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Foundational Courses | ||
GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Core | ||
APOL 220 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
BIBL 360 | Methodical Study of Scripture | 3 |
CHHI 300 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
EDUC 200 | Principles of Education | 3 |
EDUC 205 | Learning Theory and Portfolio Development | 3 |
EDUC 303 | Instructional Practices for Content Teachers | 3 |
EDUC 304 | Classroom Management for Teachers | 3 |
EDUC 305 | Educational Philosophy for Teachers | 3 |
EDUC 307 | Instructional Practices for Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
EDUC 380 | Current Issues in Education | 3 |
or EDUC 390 | Teaching Practicum | |
RLGN 301 | Research and Writing for Religious Disciplines | 3 |
RLGN 360 | Practical Teaching of Scripture | 3 |
THEO 360 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
Elective 1 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 45 |
- 1
Choose any 300-400 level BIBL or THEO course not already required in the Major
Code | Title | Hours |
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Cognate | ||
Bible or Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
Bible or Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
Bible or Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
Bible or Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
Bible or Theology Elective 1 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 15 |
- 1
Choose BIBL or THEO courses not already required as a Christian Life and Thought course or in the major (BIBL 104 Survey of Old and New Testament (4 c.h.) & THEO 104 Introduction to Theology Survey (4 c.h.) are not approved electives)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Free Electives | ||
Choose 15-21 credit hours of Free Electives | 15-21 | |
Total Hours | 15-21 |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date