For active duty Air Force captain and mother Aubrie Jones, it was how she grew in her faith that served as evidence that a Christian education was right for her.
“I have grown so much closer to God and have been active in helping others to find peace and happiness,” said Jones, who is pursuing her graduate degree in counseling. She said the school is “perfect for those looking to advance themselves spiritually and educationally.”
Liberty University Online is a private, non-profit Christian university and part of the World’s Largest Christian University, with courses taught from a biblical perspective. It enrolls more than 50,000 students, nearly one-third of which are military. Additionally, LU Online was named one of America’s top military friendly schools by Military Advanced Education.
Online community and support
One advantage of studying with an online, Christian university is the community among professors and classmates. Although students may find themselves spread around the world, they have access to a network of friends and fellow students.
For military spouse Molly Larson, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from LU Online, it was the close connection with her classmates that set her faith-based education apart from other schools.
“I was surrounded by classmates and by professors — even at such a distance — who I knew would pray for me during the rough times and celebrate with me as I achieved my goals little by little.”
LU Online has established Liberty Online Ministries, a website that includes spiritual resources, as well as an online pastor and staff who pray for each student by name.
Kevin Conner, LU Online Campus Pastor and Director of Student Development talks with military students on a regular basis and is struck by their self-sacrificing outlook on life.
“Liberty Online Ministries has the privilege of receiving prayer requests from our armed forces,” he said. “Those in uniform often ask for prayer, not for themselves, but for family or friends.”
“It is further evidence of the selfless lives they live. We are honored to lift our armed forces up in prayer and be a support and help to them.”
Christian worldview
Students at a faith-based institution receive encouraging, informative instruction taught from a Christian worldview. Whether a student of religion or business, with an education founded on faith students have access to resources and professors dedicated to spiritual enrichment and encouragement.
“I found an advertisement for Liberty on a devotional website and thought it might fit my needs,” said Sean Schmitt of North Las Vegas. “Little did I know that Liberty University Online would be such a spiritually uplifting and supportive place. I feel that Liberty is the right fit for me.”
For faith-based institutions, students can study in an environment that reflects and affirms their personal values and beliefs. Liberty University is founded on an unwavering and uncompromising commitment to the university’s doctrinal statement based on the Bible.
“LU Online provided me the opportunity to grow spiritually and to come to understand the truth more clearly,” said Michelle Shiplet of Robinsville, N.C.
Liberty University Online offers more than 45 degree programs and 100 specializations at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Programs include business, education, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, multidisciplinary studies, seminary and religion.
For more information, visit www.LUonline.com.