Christian colleges that require the most Bible and theology in Texas
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 Texas14 schools
14 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- 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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Criswell College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- Required Old and New Testament study
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Criswell College | $21,630 | $25,346 | $43,185 | 50% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $28,516 | $21,591 | $56,807 | 57% |
| Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | $26,998 | $52,946 | 52% |
| Arlington Baptist University | $24,906 | $27,000 | $44,644 | 19% |
| Dallas Christian College | $22,960 | $24,912 | $43,503 | 29% |
| Baylor University | $41,104 | $23,000 | $65,793 | 80% |
| Concordia University Texas | $23,131 | $21,852 | $60,883 | 45% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $26,106 | $26,000 | $56,132 | 49% |
| East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | $23,250 | $52,788 | 47% |
| Wayland Baptist University | $20,590 | $23,106 | $51,838 | 19% |
| Howard Payne University | $23,627 | $26,793 | $48,376 | 28% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $19,555 | $24,711 | $54,771 | 46% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.