Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Tennessee
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 Tennessee12 schools
12 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.
- 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
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 1Tie
Welch College
Gallatin, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3Tie
Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3Tie
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3Tie
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 6
Milligan University
Milligan, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 7Tie
Union University
Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 7Tie
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 9
Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 10
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 11
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King University
Bristol, TN · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb University | About $25,000 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Welch College | About $25,000 | $19,500 | $42,198 | 53% |
| Lee University | About $19,000 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Johnson University | About $22,000 | $21,500 | $40,596 | 57% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | About $21,000 | $23,000 | $54,434 | 50% |
| Milligan University | About $21,000 | $25,219 | $46,641 | 63% |
| Union University | About $27,000 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | About $22,000 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| Belmont University | About $33,000 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Carson-Newman University | About $20,000 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | About $17,000 | $18,744 | $49,378 | 53% |
| King University | About $22,000 | $22,750 | $59,831 | 48% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.