Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Illinois
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 Illinois6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Illinois.
- 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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Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Judson University
Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | $26,975 | $23,250 | $63,756 | 85% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| Judson University | $18,558 | $25,000 | $56,313 | 60% |
| North Park University | $16,948 | $25,500 | $59,572 | 58% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $18,436 | $23,000 | $54,089 | 36% |
| Greenville University | $19,533 | $23,875 | $46,827 | 40% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.