Program Details
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Religion with a concentration in Christian Counseling is meticulously designed to integrate faith-based principles with professional counseling techniques. This program offers a rich blend of theological insights and practical counseling skills, focusing on courses such as issues of Christian counseling, Christian counseling for marriage and family, Christian counseling for children, and issues in human sexuality. Students enrolled in this program will gain a profound understanding of the spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of human nature, seen through a Christian lens. The program is ideal for those who feel called to provide compassionate, faith-based counseling and support to individuals, couples, and families facing various life challenges. Graduates may pursue featured careers such as administrators, managing faith-based organizations; advocates, supporting those in need within the community; lay ministry in Christian counseling, providing spiritual guidance; and non-licensed Christian counselors, offering counseling in church or ministry settings. This concentration bridges the gap between spiritual beliefs and professional counseling practices, equipping students with the knowledge, empathy, and ethics needed to make a positive impact on the lives of others through a Christian counseling framework.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Liberty University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score