Bible & Christian Colleges in Florida

College-bound students can find nearly two dozen bible colleges in Florida. From small boutique schools to larger colleges, a number of bible colleges exist across the Sunshine State. Christian and bible colleges are private colleges that are differentiated from other schools by their affiliation with a recognized religious organization. Bible colleges you will find in Florida include Ave Maria University, Barry University, Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Leo University, Saint Thomas University, Southeastern University, Trinity Baptist College, Florida Memorial University, Eckerd College, and Warner University to name a few. To learn more about each school, simply connect with them on our educational portal.

Top Degrees Offered at Florida Bible Colleges

During your research, you will discover that many bible colleges offer degree programs similar to a secular university. In fact, by looking through a course catalog you will find undergraduate certificate programs, graduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degree programs in a variety of concentrations. Included in the degree tracks will be areas of study that will often include variations of marriage and family counseling, ministry, theology, urban ministry, and youth ministry. In either case, the curriculum will be infused with a religious theme and faith-based ethics built into the program consistent with the school’s mission and values.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

The list below organizes all the Christian colleges in Florida by Christian denomination and further by their religious affiliation. Click the links below to skip to each section.

List of Catholic Colleges in Florida

The following colleges follow or incorporate Catholic practices and are further grouped by their specific religious affiliation.

Roman Catholic Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Ave Maria University Popular Programs Offered: Religious Studies Psychology Business Administration	Ave Maria, FL	Accredited by American Academy for Liberal Education Since 2008 Around 1,110 Students Enrolled School Website: avemaria.edu
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology	Boynton Beach, FL	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1984 Around 150 Students Enrolled School Website: svdp.edu
Barry University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Public Administration Social Work	Miami, FL	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 2004 Around 7,970 Students Enrolled School Website: barry.edu
Saint John Vianney College Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Philosophy	Miami, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1970 Around 90 Students Enrolled School Website: sjvcs.edu
Saint Thomas University Popular Programs Offered: Law Business Administration Organizational Leadership	Miami Gardens, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1968 Around 4,920 Students Enrolled School Website: stu.edu
Ave Maria School of Law Popular Programs Offered: Law	Naples, FL	Accredited by American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Since 2005 Around 270 Students Enrolled School Website: avemarialaw.edu
Saint Leo University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Liberal Arts Criminal Justice	Saint Leo, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1995 Around 15,800 Students Enrolled School Website: saintleo.edu

List of Protestant Colleges in Florida

The following schools follow or incorporate Protestant practices and are further detailed by their specific religious affiliation.

African Methodist Episcopal Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Edward Waters College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Criminal Justice Psychology	Jacksonville, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1979 Around 2,250 Students Enrolled School Website: ewc.edu

Assemblies of God Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Southeastern University Popular Programs Offered: Human Services Business Administration Psychology	Lakeland, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1986 Around 4,540 Students Enrolled School Website: seu.edu

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Trinity Baptist College Popular Programs Offered: Interdisciplinary Studies Theology Educational Leadership and Administration	Jacksonville, FL	Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission Since 1997 Around 440 Students Enrolled School Website: tbc.edu
Florida Memorial University Popular Programs Offered: Law and Justice Administration Psychology Elementary Education	Miami Gardens, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1999 Around 1,470 Students Enrolled School Website: fmuniv.edu

Church of God Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Warner University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Elementary Education Theology	Lake Wales, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1977 Around 1,180 Students Enrolled School Website: warner.edu

Evangelical Free Church of America Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Trinity International University - Florida Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Psychology Counseling Psychology	Davie, FL	Around 250 Students Enrolled School Website: florida.tiu.edu

Interdenominational Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies Counseling Psychology Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Patient Counseling	Deerfield Beach, FL	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 2013 Around 220 Students Enrolled School Website: sfbc.edu
Trinity College of Florida Popular Programs Offered: Christian Counseling Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Commerce	Trinity, FL	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1996 Around 210 Students Enrolled School Website: trinitycollege.edu
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach Popular Programs Offered: Mental Health Counseling Psychology Pharmacy	West Palm Beach, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 2001 Around 3,920 Students Enrolled School Website: pba.edu

Presbyterian Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Eckerd College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Environmental Studies Marine Biology	Saint Petersburg, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1966 Around 2,020 Students Enrolled School Website: eckerd.edu

Seventh Day Adventists Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Adventist University of Health Sciences Popular Programs Offered: Radiologic Technology Nursing Ultrasound Technician	Orlando, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1996 Around 1,980 Students Enrolled School Website: adu.edu

Southern Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
The Baptist College of Florida Popular Programs Offered: Theology Religious Education Elementary Education	Graceville, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 2012 Around 480 Students Enrolled School Website: baptistcollege.edu

Undenominational Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
University of Fort Lauderdale Popular Programs Offered: Theology Business Administration Organizational Leadership	Lauderhill, FL	Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission Since 2011 Around 30 Students Enrolled School Website: uftl.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Bethune - Cookman University Popular Programs Offered: Liberal Arts Psychology Business Administration	Daytona Beach, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1978 Around 3,830 Students Enrolled School Website: cookman.edu
Florida Southern College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Elementary Education	Lakeland, FL	Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Since 1973 Around 2,870 Students Enrolled School Website: flsouthern.edu

Wesleyan Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Hobe Sound Bible College Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Music Teacher Education General Studies	Hobe Sound, FL	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1986 Around 230 Students Enrolled School Website: hsbc.edu

List of Restoration Colleges in Florida

The following colleges follow or incorporate Restoration practices and are further grouped by their specific religious affiliation.

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Florida Christian College Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Biblical Studies	Kissimmee, FL	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1985 Around 210 Students Enrolled School Website: johnsonu.edu

The tuition information displayed is an estimate, which we calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective school for information about the current school year.

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2015: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.