Religious Studies (B.S.) - Global Studies - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| 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 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| 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 | 44-47 | |
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| APOL 201 | Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 425 | Romans | 3 |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CHHI 301 | History of the Christian Church I | 3 |
| CHHI 302 | History of the Christian Church II | 3 |
| PHIL 240 | Christian Evidences | 3 |
| RLGN 350 | World Religions | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Choose one course from the following: CHMN 201 Introduction to Church Ministries (3 c.h.), CLCM 210 Introduction to Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership (3 c.h.), PLED 201 Foundation to Pastoral Leadership (3 c.h.), WLED 220 Survey of Women's Ministries (3 c.h.), or YOUT 201 Survey of Youth Ministries (3 c.h.)
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Choose a 300-400 level course not already required in the major from BIBL, GREK, or HBRW
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Choose a 300-400 level course not already required in the major from APOL, BIBL, CHHI, GLST, or THEO
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| GLST 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GLST 385 | Career Preparation for Global Workers | 3 |
| GLST 490 | Trends and Issues in Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 499 | Global Studies Internship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 16-25 credit hours of Free Electives | 16-25 | |
| Total Hours | 16-25 | |
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 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 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| PHIL 201 or Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Communication Elective (GLST 220) 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GLST 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective (APOL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| PHIL 240 | Christian Evidences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 425 | Romans | 3 |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| RLGN 350 | World Religions | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHHI 301 | History of the Christian Church I | 3 |
| GLST 385 | Career Preparation for Global Workers | 3 |
| GLST 499 | Global Studies Internship 3 | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLST 490 | Trends and Issues in Global Studies | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHHI 302 | History of the Christian Church II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
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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.
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The GLST internship may be taken once Junior status is attained.
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Choose one course from the following: CHMN 201, CLCM 210, PLED 201, WLED 220, or YOUT 201.
- 5
Choose a 300-400 level course not already required in the major from: BIBL, GREK, or HBRW.
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Choose a 300-400 level course not already required in the major from: APOL, BIBL, CHHI, GLST, or THEO.