Biblical Studies (A.A.) - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications 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 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| 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 | 36-39 | |
- 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 requirement of RLGN 104 Christian Life and Biblical Worldview (4 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirement ofTHEO 104 Introduction to Theology Survey (4 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| APOL 220 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 360 | Methodical Study of Scripture | 3 |
| BIBL 472 | New Testament Backgrounds | 3 |
| BIBL 473 | Old Testament Backgrounds | 3 |
| BIBL Elective (300-400 level) 1 | 3 | |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement | 3 |
| RLGN 301 | Research and Writing for Religious Disciplines | 3 |
| THEO 360 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- 1
Choose a 300-400 level BIBL course not already required by the degree
Graduation Requirements
- 60 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% of major taken through Liberty University
- 15 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