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Montana Bible College

Billings, MT · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Montana Bible College, in Billings, Montana, offers Bachelor of Arts degrees, including biblical studies and intercultural ministry. Its 2026-27 catalog requires chapel for every Bachelor of Arts student and for students taking nine or more credits, and the student handbook expects attendance at a local church each week. Every Bachelor of Arts student takes Old and New Testament surveys, six theology courses and a biblical worldview course.

Faith life at a glance

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is required for students in any B.A. program and for students taking nine or more credits, with no more than two unexcused absences per semester.

Source: montanabiblecollege.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve at the Montana Rescue Mission, and short-term trips used for internship credit need approval.

Source: montanabiblecollege.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

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

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 · 4 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.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required and recorded pass/fail each term; students may have up to two unexcused absences per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students registered for 9 (nine) or more credits are expected to attend chapel.”
      Students with nine or more credits are expected to attend chapel.
      “No more than 2 (two) unexcused absences per semester are allowed.”
      Chapel attendance is recorded pass or fail, with two unexcused absences allowed per semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer time is part of chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “opportunity for student testimonies and prayer time”
      Chapel includes prayer time.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A Chapel Director is named. No page describes the role as full-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff and Faculty | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/staff-and-faculty-1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chair of Worship Leadership Program; Chapel Director; Adjunct Instructor in Worship Leadership”
      Joanna King is the Chapel Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Shared-use facilities are the Phillips’ Chapel and the Gym.”
      Phillips’ Chapel is a shared-use facility on campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Six theology courses (TH 101, TH 201, TH 301, TH 302, TH 303, TH 402; 18 credits) are required of every Bachelor of Arts student. Nine Bible courses (BS series) are also required and are not repeated in this count.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each Bachelor of Arts degree program offers 18 credits of theology instruction.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts program requires 18 theology credits.
      “TH 101 Survey of Doctrine”
      Survey of Doctrine is a required theology course.
      “TH 402 Doctrine of Future Things”
      Doctrine of Future Things is a required theology course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are required of every Bachelor of Arts student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BS 101 Old Testament Survey (& Storyline)”
      Old Testament Survey is a required core course for every Bachelor of Arts student.
      “BS 102 New Testament Survey (& Storyline)”
      New Testament Survey is a required core course for every Bachelor of Arts student.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (EP 101 Examining Worldviews is a required core course for every Bachelor of Arts student. It is not counted in T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will learn to apply a biblical worldview to various forms of media and engage their culture with discernment.”
      EP 101 Examining Worldviews teaches a biblical worldview and is required of every Bachelor of Arts student.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The catalog's core objectives state that Bible and theology study is the basis for all academic study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Because this serves as the basis for all academic study at MBC”
      The catalog states that Bible and theology study is the basis for all academic study.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies program includes 11 credits of ministry training.”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The foregoing doctrinal statement affirms the following in keeping with the above.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

66 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two staff listed whose work is spiritual life: the Chapel Director and the Dean of Students and Discipleship.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/mbc-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Students & Discipleship; Adjunct Instructor in Biblical Studies”
      Carter Knight is Dean of Students and Discipleship.
    2. Staff and Faculty | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/staff-and-faculty-1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chair of Worship Leadership Program; Chapel Director; Adjunct Instructor in Worship Leadership”
      Joanna King is the Chapel Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (A student retreat is described as integral to Student Life; one retreat is shown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreating to a Change of Scenery | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/post/retreating-to-a-change-of-scenery-the-value-of-mbc-student-retreats · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student retreats are integral to Student Life at Montana Bible College for these very reasons.”
      Student retreats are part of Student Life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot 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.
    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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (A list of suggested evangelical churches is kept at the office, and students are expected to attend a local church each week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A list of suggested evangelical churches is available at the office”
      The college keeps a list of suggested churches for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Dean of Students and Discipleship leads spiritual formation for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Team | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/mbc-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Students & Discipleship; Adjunct Instructor in Biblical Studies”
      Carter Knight is Dean of Students and Discipleship.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

74 of 100 points · 5 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Every Bachelor of Arts student completes at least one required internship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “prepare the student for at least one required internship for their degree”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student completes a required internship.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Short-term trips are offered for internship credit. No page shows many trips each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Intercultural Ministry and World Christianity | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/world-christianity-program · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Short-term trips used for internship credits are subject to approval by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.”
      Short-term trips are offered for internship credit.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Service with the Montana Rescue Mission is listed as a school-sponsored activity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Serving at the Montana Rescue Mission”
      Students serve at the Montana Rescue Mission as a school activity.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Ministry and World Christianity is offered, and MI 110 Introduction to World Christianity is a core course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Intercultural Ministry and World Christianity | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/world-christianity-program · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the major in Intercultural and World Christianity is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills essential for cross-cultural ministry”
      An intercultural and world Christianity major prepares students for cross-cultural ministry.
    2. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “MI 110 Introduction to World Christianity”
      Introduction to World Christianity is a required core course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We live on mission with Jesus to make disciples of all nations”
      The college's mission is grounded in making disciples for Christ.

Strengths

  • Every Bachelor of Arts student takes Old and New Testament surveys and six theology courses, and a biblical worldview course (EP 101) is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each Bachelor of Arts degree program offers 18 credits of theology instruction.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts program requires 18 theology credits.
      “BS 101 Old Testament Survey (& Storyline)”
      Old Testament Survey is a required core course for every Bachelor of Arts student.
      “BS 102 New Testament Survey (& Storyline)”
      New Testament Survey is a required core course for every Bachelor of Arts student.
      “Students will learn to apply a biblical worldview to various forms of media and engage their culture with discernment.”
      EP 101 Examining Worldviews teaches a biblical worldview and is required of every Bachelor of Arts student.
  • Chapel is required for Bachelor of Arts students and students with nine or more credits, with pass or fail grading recorded each term.
    Sources (2)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is required for students enrolled in any B.A. program and for those enrolled in 9 or more credits.”
      Chapel is required for Bachelor of Arts students and for students with nine or more credits.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students registered for 9 (nine) or more credits are expected to attend chapel.”
      Students with nine or more credits are expected to attend chapel.
      “No more than 2 (two) unexcused absences per semester are allowed.”
      Chapel attendance is recorded pass or fail, with two unexcused absences allowed per semester.
  • The college publishes a doctrinal statement and keeps a list of suggested evangelical churches for students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Montana Bible College Academic Catalog 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/d17390_6aa9e258eb3f45a892e6232c19c24ca5.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The foregoing doctrinal statement affirms the following in keeping with the above.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A list of suggested evangelical churches is available at the office”
      The college keeps a list of suggested churches for students.

Concerns

  • No worship nights, small groups, Christian student organizations or residence-hall faith programs were found on official pages.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Serving at the Montana Rescue Mission”
      Students serve at the Montana Rescue Mission as a school activity.

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Campus ministry home

Phillips' Chapel

  • Address: 1519 S Shiloh Rd, Billings, MT 59106
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: montanabiblecollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, montanabiblecollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Student Handbook 2026-2027montanabiblecollege.edu/_files/ugd/4e84a0_05a4698fa6184c0cb1aed6b5a3c77e0b.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Shared-use facilities are the Phillips’ Chapel and the Gym.”
    Phillips’ Chapel is a shared-use facility on campus.
  2. Staff and Faculty | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/staff-and-faculty-1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chair of Worship Leadership Program; Chapel Director; Adjunct Instructor in Worship Leadership”
    Joanna King is the Chapel Director.
  3. Our Team | Montana Bible Collegemontanabiblecollege.edu/mbc-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Dean of Students & Discipleship; Adjunct Instructor in Biblical Studies”
    Carter Knight is Dean of Students and Discipleship.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Student retreatOff campus
    The week before fall classes (August 2026)
    Three-day student retreat near Yellowstone National Park with group Bible study.
    montanabiblecollege.edu

Service 1

  • Service with the Montana Rescue MissionOff campus
    A school-sponsored service activity listed under Student Life.
    montanabiblecollege.edu

Faith formation 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
47
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 54% · Women 46%
Total students47
First-year retention43%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,109 a month for a one-bedroom

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates50%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older19%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,350
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Nearest airport with airline serviceBillings Logan International Airport (BIL)About 6 miles away · about 25 minutes by car
Town population119,434Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreDenverAbout 454 miles away · about 9 hours 20 minutes by car
Typical weather26°F in January · 73°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Billings Wfo, MT

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

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

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