Best Christian colleges for theology in Tennessee
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in theology, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for theology in Tennessee8 schools
8 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.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in theology, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| 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% |
| Milligan University | $21,365 | $25,219 | $46,641 | 63% |
| Johnson University | $22,063 | $21,500 | $40,596 | 57% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | $18,744 | $49,378 | 53% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.