Theology (B.S.) - Online
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 |
| 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 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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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 | ||
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| RLGN 210 | Introduction to Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| APOL 220 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 360 | Methodical Study of Scripture | 3 |
| CHHI 300 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| RLGN 301 | Research and Writing for Religious Disciplines | 3 |
| RLGN 360 | Practical Teaching of Scripture | 3 |
| RLGN 490 | Research and Scholarly Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 310 | Theology of Humanity | 3 |
| THEO 313 | The Person and Work of Christ | 3 |
| THEO 330 | Theology of the Family | 3 |
| THEO 360 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| THEO 400 | Bibliology | 3 |
| THEO 402 | Doctrine of God | 3 |
| THEO 405 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| Theology & Apologetics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Theology & Apologetics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Choose a 300-400 level THEO or APOL course not already required in the degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 27-36 credit hours of Free Electives | 27-36 | |
| Total Hours | 27-36 | |
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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (GLST 220) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| PHIL 201 - Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| APOL 220 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| THEO 310 | Theology of Humanity | 3 |
| CHHI 300 | Survey of the History of Christianity | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective (RLGN 210) 1 | 3 | |
| RLGN 301 | Research and Writing for Religious Disciplines | 3 |
| THEO 313 | The Person and Work of Christ | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 360 | Methodical Study of Scripture | 3 |
| THEO 330 | Theology of the Family | 3 |
| THEO 360 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| APOL or THEO Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RLGN 360 | Practical Teaching of Scripture | 3 |
| THEO 400 | Bibliology | 3 |
| THEO 402 | Doctrine of God | 3 |
| APOL or THEO Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RLGN 490 | Research and Scholarly Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 405 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 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.