Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology
Christian colleges that require every bachelor’s student to take three or more Bible or theology courses, then those that require two.
Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology125 schools
125 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor’s students: three or more, or two.
- Colleges requiring three or more courses come first, then colleges requiring two. Within each group, higher Compass Score comes first.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 2
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 3
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 10
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 11
University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 12
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 14
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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 17
Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 18
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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- 20Tie
- 20Tie
- 22Tie
- 22Tie
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 24Tie
- 24Tie
Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $31,495 | $23,875 | $56,778 | 68% |
| Wheaton College | $26,975 | $23,250 | $63,756 | 85% |
| Westmont College | $29,053 | $23,250 | $64,778 | 70% |
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| Asbury University | $21,401 | $24,028 | $42,368 | 65% |
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $21,872 | $26,000 | $49,203 | 56% |
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul | $27,705 | $21,325 | $50,755 | 68% |
| Covenant College | $26,265 | $22,500 | $50,412 | 71% |
| Gordon College | $24,883 | $26,250 | $52,119 | 69% |
| George Fox University | $31,679 | $24,250 | $59,761 | 72% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $23,965 | $25,750 | $52,415 | 65% |
| Emmaus Bible College | $13,186 | $15,750 | $42,631 | 83% |
| Northwest University | $22,288 | $20,891 | $54,914 | 71% |
| Houghton University | $20,519 | $25,250 | $46,721 | 65% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $26,005 | $14,143 | $45,593 | 64% |
| Andrews University | $12,547 | $26,000 | $53,187 | 72% |
| Taylor University | $24,865 | $20,500 | $52,198 | 74% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.