Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Arkansas
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 theology in Arkansas5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arkansas.
- 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.
- 1
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 2
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 3
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 4
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 5
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR · Private nonprofit- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| Central Baptist College | $12,287 | $22,250 | $46,789 | 34% |
| Champion Christian College | $17,002 | — | — | 0% |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $26,228 | $39,533 | 36% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.