<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological Studies program is designed to offer a diverse education in biblical writings, theological issues, church history, and Christian doctrine. You will take all courses in this program online. Topics addressed in concentration courses could include overviews of several books in the Bible, including Genesis, Daniel, and Revelation, as well as the historical context and validity of various other Scriptures. You might also study Christian views of Christ, biblical foundations of the family, church/state separation, creationism, and Christian church history. Ministry concepts, global mission processes, evangelism, philosophy, and religious teaching methods will be covered in other required courses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To apply to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological Studies program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. It is helpful to have a strong Christian faith and possess strong communication and organizational skills. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological Studies program, you will be required to earn a total of 120 credits. This total reflects 48 credits in the general education curriculum, 27 elective credits, 27 credits in core coursework, 15 credits in the area of the cognate, and a three-credit graduation requirement. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological 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>CHMN 201</td><td> Introduction to Church Ministries</td></tr> <tr><td>GLST 200</td><td> Introduction to Global Studies</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 350</td><td> Inductive Bible Study</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 364</td><td> Acts</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 425</td><td> Romans</td></tr> <tr><td>CHHI 301</td><td> History of the Christian Church I</td></tr> <tr><td>CHMN 387</td><td> Methods of Teaching Bible and Religion</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 350</td><td> Fundamental Theological Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>RLGN 489</td><td> Capstone Seminar</td></tr> </table><p><u>Biblical and Theological Studies Cognate Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Choose a total of 15 credits from the following disciplines:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>THEO 313<br /> <br />THEO 330</td><td> The Person and Work of Christ<br /> <b>OR</b><br /> Theology of the Family</td></tr> <tr><td>Select two of the following courses:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 323</td><td> John</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 410</td><td> Genesis</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 450</td><td> Daniel - Revelation</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 471</td><td> Biblical Archaeology</td></tr> <tr><td>Select two courses from the following disciplines:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BIBL</td><td> Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO</td><td> Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>CHHI</td><td> Electives</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 graduated from Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological Studies program, you could apply for positions in churches, religious schools, or community centers. Your duties could include teaching Scriptures, arranging worship services, or assisting in mission trips. </p> <p>Possible positions include: </p> <ul><li>Missionary </li><li>Bible Teacher </li><li>Spiritual Care Coordinator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Use the Bachelor of Science in Religion with a cognate in Biblical and Theological Studies program to prepare for further studies leading to a graduate degree. A master's degree may be required for leadership positions in many religious organizations. </p> <p>Degrees include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Theology </li><li>Master of Arts in Religion </li><li>Master of Arts in Biblical Studies</li></ul>