Overview

Throughout the Global Studies programme is offered at Liberty University by pursuing a global studies degree, you have the opportunity to learn what global work really looks like. You’ll get real-life experience with an internship and learn an additional marketable skill with a double major or minor.

Get prepared. Study, learn, and grow. With this degree, you’ll be able to do all of this with the tools you need to make a positive impact on the world.

Because our global studies degree is offered through our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you will gain the biblical foundation you need to excel in any ministry field. For example, you’ll take courses in inductive Bible study, hermeneutics, and the book of Romans.

In this global studies degree programme, you will be exposed to all the pertinent information and training needed to excel in a career abroad. During your junior year, you will complete an overseas internship where you will be fully immersed in another culture.

In addition to the global studies curriculum, you’ll also double major or minor in another area of study. This gives you the opportunity to obtain an additional marketable skill that you can use to advance your international career. Choose from over a hundred different areas of study including business, the medical field, or pastoral leadership.

Career Opportunities:

Global opportunities in education/TESL/business/healthcare/communications/etc when combined with a double-major or minor in another discipline
Humanitarian aid work
Short-term/long-term field personnel with global disciple-making organizations
Global Mobilizer with a church or non-profit organization
Graduate Studies in related fields
Refugee work

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Faith, Reason, and the Search for Meaning
Intercultural Communication and Engagement
Cultural Anthropology Career Preparation for Global Workers
Ethnographic Research
Trends & Issues in Global Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

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International students: we recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 808 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

English requirements

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General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Out-of-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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