Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Minnesota
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 Minnesota6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Minnesota.
- 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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University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 2
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 3
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 4
Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, MN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 5
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
- 6
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul | $27,705 | $21,325 | $50,755 | 68% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Crown College | $26,672 | $22,500 | $48,057 | 45% |
| Oak Hills Christian College | $20,227 | $20,980 | $35,983 | 23% |
| Bethel University | $28,556 | $21,500 | $63,764 | 71% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $18,462 | $17,832 | $59,871 | 46% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.