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Charis Bible College

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Charis Bible College

Woodland Park, CO · Bible college · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Charis Bible College is a Bible college in Woodland Park, Colorado. It is not accredited, and it offers two years of core study with optional specialized Year 3 schools. Its pages publish a statement of faith, a weekly Wednesday healing service, live worship and student groups on the main campus, and a mission trip that every Year 2 student takes.

Academic Excellence

This college has no federal record, so there is no Academic Excellence score and no Compass Score. Its facts from its own website are listed further down this page.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Student Connect Groups are listed.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One weekly service is listed (Wednesday healing service, 1 PM Mountain time).)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Live worship for students is listed.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Offered as a minor or concentration (Ministry School is a third-year specialized school, offered as a concentration rather than a degree major.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Missions trips offered to students: Many each year (Every Year 2 student goes on a mission trip; the trip is a graduation requirement.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One weekly service is listed (Wednesday healing service, 1 PM Mountain time).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Healing | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/healing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A Healing Service every Wednesday at 1 PM MST.”
      A healing service with worship, teaching and prayer is held every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain time.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Live worship for students is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/main-campus/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join 1000 other students for live worship!”
      Live worship is offered to students on the main campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (Ministry School is a third-year specialized school, offered as a concentration rather than a degree major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry School | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Identify what God has put in your heart and master the practical and spiritual components of communicating the Word of God.”
      Ministry School is a third-year school in communicating the Word of God.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Tenets of Faith & Doctrine | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/tenets-of-faith-doctrine · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is inspired and empowered by God, infallible, is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice”
      Charis publishes a statement of faith, its Tenets of Faith and Doctrine.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Student Connect Groups are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/main-campus/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join Student Connect Groups”
      Student Connect Groups are offered on the main campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Every Year 2 student goes on a mission trip; the trip is a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Year 2 mission trip is part of the curriculum at Charis Bible College and is a requirement to graduate.”
      The Year 2 mission trip is required to graduate.
      “These funds are then used to send all Year 2 students on mission trips.”
      Every Year 2 student is sent on a mission trip each school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (2)
    1. Year 3 | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/year-3 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Take the Gospel Far and Deep”
      The Global Training School, a Year 3 school, is about taking the gospel to the world.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Trips are both international and domestic.”
      Mission trips go overseas as well as within the United States.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This is a hands-on ministry experience where students put into practice what they are learning in class by participating in a variety of ministry and evangelism opportunities.”
      The mission trip is hands-on ministry that includes evangelism.

Strengths

  • Charis publishes its full statement of faith, the Tenets of Faith and Doctrine.
    Sources (1)
    1. Tenets of Faith & Doctrine | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/tenets-of-faith-doctrine · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is inspired and empowered by God, infallible, is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice”
      Charis publishes a statement of faith, its Tenets of Faith and Doctrine.
  • Every Year 2 student takes a mission trip, which the college says is required to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Year 2 mission trip is part of the curriculum at Charis Bible College and is a requirement to graduate.”
      The Year 2 mission trip is required to graduate.
      “These funds are then used to send all Year 2 students on mission trips.”
      Every Year 2 student is sent on a mission trip each school year.
  • Students on the main campus can join live worship and Student Connect Groups.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/main-campus/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join 1000 other students for live worship!”
      Live worship is offered to students on the main campus.
      “Join Student Connect Groups”
      Student Connect Groups are offered on the main campus.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

From the college’s own website

Each fact comes from the page it links to. The quoted words are that page’s own.

Checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Length of study
Two years of core study (Year 1 and Year 2), then optional specialized Year 3 schools SourceYou will graduate from Charis at the end of Year 2. However, Charis offers a number of specialized Year 3 Programs if you choose to continue your education.
Main campus
Woodland Park, Colorado Source800 Gospel Truth Way Woodland Park, CO 80863
Online study
Year 1 curriculum online (34 modules), with enrollment at any time SourceAccess to Full Charis Bible College Year 1 Online Curriculum: 34 Modules
Other campuses
Main campus, U.S. extension campuses and Charis Online SourceFrom here you can apply to our Main Campus, U.S. Extension Campuses, or Online Campus.
Accreditation
Not accredited SourceWe are not currently accredited
Financial aid
Charis says it does not accept government grants or have a work-study program SourceThis means we do not accept government grants or have a work-study program.
Veterans' education benefits
Accepted for full-time day school students at the Woodland Park main campus only SourceAt our main Woodland Park, Colorado Campus we accept Chapter 33, 35, and 31 VA benefits for full time day school students only.
What graduates receive
A non-accredited associate's degree (with a high school transcript) or a diploma, a Colorado minister's license, and a certificate for each Year 3 school SourceWith proof of a high school transcript, you will receive a non-accredited associates degree (Without a high school transcript, you will receive a diploma).

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday1:00 PM · Healing service, listed in Mountain time (1 PM MST).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Healing | Charis Bible Collegecharisbiblecollege.org/healing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “A Healing Service every Wednesday at 1 PM MST.”
    A healing service with worship, teaching and prayer is held every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain time.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

This school does not participate in federal student aid, so the Department of Education publishes no net price, debt, or earnings data for it.

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Is Charis Bible College a Christian college?
Yes. Charis Bible College is a Christian college.

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