<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 Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries program is designed to provide you with a diverse education in ministry, theology, and pastoral concepts. The entire program is presented online. You will have the opportunity to select from concentration courses addressing global mission processes, cultural diversity, pastor roles and responsibilities, biblical leadership, and youth ministry management. General and required courses could offer discussions in Bible study, religious teaching methods, theological issues, philosophy, evangelism, and church history. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and Christian values are important. </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 Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries. The curriculum includes 48 credits in general education coursework, 27 elective credits, 27 credits in core courses, 15 credits in the area of concentration, and a three-credit graduation requirement. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries 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>Christian Ministries 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>GLST</td><td> Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>PLED</td><td> Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>YOUT</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>As a graduate of Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries program, you could begin to explore employment opportunities in a church or religious school. You could be responsible for assisting in sermon preparation, youth group management, or religious education program development. </p> <p>Possible positions include: </p> <ul><li>Missionary </li><li>Youth Pastor </li><li>Associate Pastor </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Once you have earned the Bachelor of Science in Religion with a concentration in Christian Ministries, you could choose to continue your studies in a master's degree program. A graduate degree may be needed to begin your career as a minister or pastor and would generally be required for career advancement purposes. </p> <p>Degrees include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Divinity </li><li>Master of Theology </li><li>Master of Arts in Religion</li></ul>