Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Arkansas
Christian colleges ranked by the Bible and theology pillar: required Bible and theology courses, faith across the curriculum, and a published statement of faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Arkansas6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arkansas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded Bible and theology pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Bible and theology pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1Tie
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 1Tie
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 4
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 5
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 6
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 1 required Bible or theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Central Baptist College | $12,287 | $22,250 | $46,789 | 34% |
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| Champion Christian College | $17,002 | — | — | 0% |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $26,228 | $39,533 | 36% |
| Williams Baptist University | $15,745 | $21,820 | $38,484 | 26% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.