Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Missouri
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 Missouri6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Missouri.
- 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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Calvary University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Evangel University
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary University | $16,334 | $20,839 | $45,421 | 52% |
| Evangel University | $18,669 | $24,736 | $46,573 | 65% |
| Urshan University | $14,779 | — | — | 45% |
| College of the Ozarks | $6,100 | — | $41,592 | 64% |
| Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | $20,957 | $43,112 | 55% |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | $22,814 | $18,599 | $42,643 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.