Christian Studies (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. 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 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 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 3 | 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 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| APOL 201 | Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| APOL 250 | Faith, Reason, and the Search for Meaning 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core 1 | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 460 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBL 461 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| CHHI 325 | The Church and Its Mission | 3 |
| or THEO 362 | Historical Theology | |
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| CHMN 447 | Discipleship in Church Ministries | 3 |
| CLCM 200 | Spiritual Foundations for the Christian Life | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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This degree requires Students to obtain one divinity minor and strongly encourages students to pursue a second minor in divinity, a minor from another school in the university, or a double-major.
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Choose from the following: GLST 200, PLED 201, RLGN 350, YOUT 201, YOUT 220, or WLED 220.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 34-46 credit hours of Free Electives | 34-46 | |
| Total Hours | 34-46 | |
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 concentration 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
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Technology Competency 1 | 0-3 | |
| CLCM 200 | Spiritual Foundations for the Christian Life | 3 |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Communications Elective (GLST 220) 2 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective (APOL 201) 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| PHIL 201 or Critical Thinking Elective (APOL 250) 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Social Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Christian Studies Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 460 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 461 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| CHHI 325 or THEO 362 |
The Church and Its Mission or Historical Theology |
3 |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Minor Course or Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHMN 447 | Discipleship in Church Ministries | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 2
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 3
Choose from the following: GLST 200, PLED 201, RLGN 350, YOUT 201, YOUT 220, or WLED 220.
- 4
This degree requires students to obtain one Divinity Minor and strongly encourages students to pursue a second Divinity Minor, a minor from another school in the University, or a second Major.