Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Minnesota
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 Minnesota6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Minnesota.
- 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
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 1Tie
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 1Tie
Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 4
University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 5
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 6
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Crown College | $26,672 | $22,500 | $48,057 | 57% |
| Oak Hills Christian College | $20,227 | $20,980 | $35,983 | 23% |
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul | $27,705 | $21,325 | $50,755 | 68% |
| Bethel University | $28,556 | $21,500 | $63,764 | 71% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $18,462 | $17,832 | $59,871 | 46% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.