Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, offers an environmental science specialization in a Bachelor of Science degree. The program covers chemistry, ecology, biology, botany, zoology, statistics and earth science, along with other areas of environmental science. Graduates can get jobs or pursue further education in the field of environmental biology. Liberty University is a Christian evangelical university founded by Jerry Falwell.
Based in Abilene, Texas, Abilene Christian University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a choice of four concentrations. A student can choose to specialize in field technology, wildlife and natural resource management, outdoor studies or politics and policy making. The university aims to integrate a sense of Christian stewardship of the land with education on environmental issues.
Montreat College teaches its Environmental Science major along with frequent references to the teachings of Jesus. The curriculum covers a wide range of environmental areas such as ecology, biology, hydrology, climatology and geography, and students can choose other areas to study such as natural history, environmental policy and law or environmental philosophy & theology. The program also allows students to tailor the degree to their interests, such as in the fields of sustainable agriculture, hydrology or watershed studies. The college has four campuses, all located in North Carolina.
Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, teaches an environmental studies major with Bible and Christian teachings at its core. The program involves classroom learning, guest lectures, conferences, discussions and field trips. To complete the program, each student chooses between a research project, a paid internship or an off-campus program.
Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, offers a major in environmental science. The subjects the college teaches include environmental ethics, plant taxonomy and field techniques. Students learn the academic subjects while taking into account Biblical creation and a Christian perspective. The campus has over 100 acres of habitat that students can use for on-campus fieldwork.
The Christian liberal arts Eastern Mennonite University offers a major in Environmental Sustainability with a concentration in environmental studies. Students study subjects such as ecology, chemistry and physiology, but also work with economics, sociology, and development professors to learn about the wider-ranging implications of environmental issues. The program includes research projects and a mandatory internship period. The university has a base in Virginia and a satellite campus in Pennsylvania.