<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies program is designed to offer studies in theology, Christian principles, instructional strategies, and biblical teaching. Course topics include classroom management, instructional methods, religious teaching methods, learning theory, and education principles. A teaching practicum allows you to teach in an actual academic setting. General and other required courses address philosophy, Old and New Testament studies, English composition, evangelism, and theological issues. You will also have the opportunity for an extensive study of arguments for and against both creationism and evolution in the required History of Life course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To apply to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. You should also possess strong communication and organizational skills and a strong Christian faith. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete 120 credits to earn Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies. Included in this credit total are 48 credits in the general education curriculum, 51 credits in the major area of study, 18 credits in electives, and three credits in a course required for graduation. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Composition and Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Communications Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Math Elective</td><td> MATH 115 or higher</td></tr> <tr><td>EVAN 101</td><td> Evangelism and Christian Life</td></tr> <tr><td>INFT 101</td><td> Instructional Tech. for Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Investigative Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>History Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Social Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>General Education Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Humanities Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201</td><td> Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 105</td><td> Old Testament Survey</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 110</td><td> New Testament Survey</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 201</td><td> Theology Survey I</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 202</td><td> Theology Survey II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Major Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 200</td><td> Principles of Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 205</td><td> Learning Theory and Portfolio Development</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 350</td><td> Inductive Bible Study</td></tr> <tr><td>CHHI 301</td><td> History of the Christian Church I</td></tr> <tr><td>CHHI 302</td><td> History of the Christian Church II</td></tr> <tr><td>CHMN 387</td><td> Methods of Teaching Bible and Religion</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 303</td><td> Instructional Practices for Contemporary Teachers</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 304</td><td> Classroom Management for Teachers</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 305</td><td> Educational Philosophy for Teachers</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 307</td><td> Instructional Practices for Diff. Instruction</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 390</td><td> Teaching Practicum</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL/THEO Electives</td><td> Select five courses</td></tr> </table><p><u>Graduation Requirement</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CRST 290</td><td> History of Life</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have completed Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies program and satisfied any possible licensure requirements, you will be prepared to explore teaching opportunities in schools or churches. You might teach adults or K-12 students in public or private schools, churches, seminaries, community centers, or nonprofit religious organizations. </p> <p>Possible positions include: </p> <ul><li>Missionary </li><li>Children's Pastor </li><li>Bible Teacher </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might be interested in continuing your education after earning the Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies. A master's degree could be required if you intend to explore directorial or administrative positions in many churches or schools. </p> <p>Degrees include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Religious Education </li><li>Master of Arts in Biblical Studies </li><li>Master of Arts in Religious Studies</li></ul>