B.S. | Chaplaincy | Liberty University (2024)

Overview

What You Will Learn

Careers

Benefits

Military

Gain Fundamental Skills to Serve God and Others with Liberty’s Comprehensive Chaplaincy Degree

Are you called to serve others and offer spiritual comfort? Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chaplaincy at Liberty University can help equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a ministry leader in diverse settings. Your coursework will cover key areas such as chaplain leadership, chaplain ethics, biblical counseling, and biblical theology, all designed to enhance your ability to lead – whether speaking from the pulpit or guiding a small group.

This comprehensive program also emphasizes the importance of being a witness to the Good News in the various communities you may serve. With a focus on flexibility, this degree can help prepare you to provide Christ-centered chaplain leadership and spiritual care in a range of environments, including corporations, sports organizations, public safety agencies, and disaster relief teams. Through this program, Liberty aims to prepare you to make a meaningful impact wherever your calling takes you.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Bachelor’s in Chaplaincy?

• Develop a strong understanding of Scripture and learn to explain it effectively
• Explore various approaches to biblical counseling and learn to apply them
• Gain critical thinking skills and learn theological principles that can help you respond to objections
• Study Old Testament prophets, the history of Christianity, Acts, Paul’s letters, andthe books of Hebrews through Jude

Through Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Chaplaincy, you will delve into topics directly related to chaplaincy, including corporate, healthcare, military, education, prison, community, disaster relief, public safety, recreation, and sports. Your courses will cover the skills, strategies, and character traits necessary for effective chaplain ministry in both secular and sacred settings, with a strong emphasis on ethics and leadership skills.

Potential Careers for Bachelor’s in Chaplaincy Graduates

• Corporate chaplain
• Disaster relief chaplain
• Public safety chaplain
• Sports chaplain
• Youth pastor

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor’s in Chaplaincy Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education,electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Gain practical experience as you turn knowledge into wisdom under the supervision of an approved mentor during your internship.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practic*ms, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training