Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Tennessee
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 Tennessee11 schools
11 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Tennessee.
- 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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Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Union University
Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Milligan University
Milligan, TN · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| Lipscomb University | $24,739 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Lee University | $18,878 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Welch College | $25,263 | $19,500 | $42,198 | 53% |
| Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | $24,500 | $53,723 | 49% |
| Johnson University | $22,063 | $21,500 | $40,596 | 57% |
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| Milligan University | $21,365 | $25,219 | $46,641 | 63% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $20,614 | $23,000 | $54,434 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.