Bible & Christian Colleges in Iowa

Bible college options in Iowa may seem dizzying to some prospective students. With nearly three dozen bible colleges to choose from in the state of Iowa, students will need to narrow down the type of school before starting a college search in earnest. Bible colleges can be broken down into categories such as denominations, degree offerings, size, geographic location, and cost. In terms of denominations, the state of Iowa is home to a number of faith-based colleges in the following denominations: Roman Catholic, Brethren Church, United Methodist, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Christian Reformed, Protestant, Presbyterian, and Reformed.

Best Degrees at Iowa Bible Colleges

To ascertain the degree offerings at bible colleges, you will need to dive into our college profile pages to learn what degrees are offered by specific institutions. While degree programs in theology, ministry, and youth ministry are popular and intuitive many degree programs are less intuitive. Meaning, a nursing program or business degree offered by a bible college may not seem to fit but dozens upon dozens of degree programs have been curated with a faith-based education in mind when coupled with a specific trade or industry segment. In other words, bible colleges may provide an array of secular degree options infused with a faith-based curriculum that espouses a set of values and beliefs consistent with the school.

Finding the Best Bible College in Iowa for You

To gather information about the size and geographic location of Iowa-based bible colleges, simple utilize this portal or our proprietary search portal to learn more. Lastly, for the tuition of each institution you can connect with the schools via our profile page to start the process. Once you have the basic school information from the school and decide to take the process to the next level, a formal application will need to be submit. After processing your applications, the school will be able to provide you with a firm financial aid package to help you understand your net costs and financing options.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

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

Catholic

• Roman Catholic (7 Schools)

Protestant

• Baptist (1 School)
• Brethren Church (1 School)
• Christian Methodist Episcopal (1 School)
• Christian Reformed Church (1 School)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church (4 Schools)
• Friends (1 School)
• Other Protestant (1 School)
• Presbyterian Church (3 Schools)
• Reformed Church in America (2 Schools)
• United Methodist (5 Schools)

List of Catholic Colleges in Iowa

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
Mount Mercy University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Business Administration Commerce	Cedar Rapids, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2008 Around 1,880 Students Enrolled School Website: mtmercy.edu
Saint Ambrose University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Psychology Nursing	Davenport, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1977 Around 3,270 Students Enrolled School Website: sau.edu
Mercy College of Health Sciences Popular Programs Offered: Nursing EMT & Paramedic Nursing Assistant	Des Moines, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1999 Around 790 Students Enrolled School Website: mchs.edu
Clarke University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Business Administration Physical Therapy	Dubuque, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2010 Around 1,080 Students Enrolled School Website: clarke.edu
Loras College Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Biology Elementary Education	Dubuque, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1917 Around 1,530 Students Enrolled School Website: loras.edu
Divine Word College Popular Programs Offered: Philosophy	Epworth, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1970 Around 80 Students Enrolled School Website: dwci.edu
Briar Cliff University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Business Administration Elementary Education	Sioux City, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1992 Around 1,150 Students Enrolled School Website: briarcliff.edu

List of Protestant Colleges in Iowa

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

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies Elementary Education Ministry	Ankeny, IA	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1969 Around 270 Students Enrolled School Website: faith.edu

Brethren Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Emmaus Bible College Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies Secondary Education Elementary Education	Dubuque, IA	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1986 Around 250 Students Enrolled School Website: emmaus.edu

Christian Methodist Episcopal Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology Popular Programs Offered: Radiology Technician	Des Moines, IA	Accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Since 1957 Around 20 Students Enrolled School Website: unitypoint.org

Christian Reformed Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Dordt College Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Nursing Mechanical Engineering	Sioux Center, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1969 Around 1,460 Students Enrolled School Website: dordt.edu

Evangelical Lutheran Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Luther College Popular Programs Offered: Biology Psychology Music	Decorah, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1915 Around 2,340 Students Enrolled School Website: luther.edu
Grand View University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Commerce Liberal Arts	Des Moines, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1987 Around 1,990 Students Enrolled School Website: grandview.edu
Wartburg Theological Seminary	Dubuque, IA	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1999 Around 120 Students Enrolled School Website: wartburgseminary.edu
Wartburg College Popular Programs Offered: Commerce Biology Media Studies	Waverly, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1948 Around 1,540 Students Enrolled School Website: wartburg.edu

Friends Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
William Penn University Popular Programs Offered: Commerce Organizational Leadership Elementary Education	Oskaloosa, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1997 Around 1,640 Students Enrolled School Website: wmpenn.edu

Other Protestant Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
St Luke's College Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Radiologic Technology Phlebotomy	Sioux City, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2001 Around 240 Students Enrolled School Website: stlukescollege.edu

Presbyterian Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Coe College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Psychology Biology	Cedar Rapids, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1913 Around 1,410 Students Enrolled School Website: coe.edu
University of Dubuque Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Criminal Justice Ministry	Dubuque, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2013 Around 2,180 Students Enrolled School Website: dbq.edu
Buena Vista University Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Psychology Criminal Justice	Storm Lake, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 2,320 Students Enrolled School Website: bvu.edu

Reformed Church in America Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Northwestern College Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Nursing Biology	Orange City, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1953 Around 1,210 Students Enrolled School Website: nwciowa.edu
Central College Popular Programs Offered: Exercise Physiology Business Administration Biology	Pella, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1942 Around 1,270 Students Enrolled School Website: central.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Mercy - St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology Popular Programs Offered: Radiologic Technology	Cedar Rapids, IA	Accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Since 1962 Around 20 Students Enrolled School Website: isrt.org
Simpson College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Criminal Justice Biology	Indianola, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2004 Around 1,690 Students Enrolled School Website: simpson.edu
Iowa Wesleyan University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Science Elementary Education	Mount Pleasant, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 460 Students Enrolled School Website: iw.edu
Cornell College Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Kinesiology And Exercise Science Economics	Mount Vernon, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1913 Around 1,040 Students Enrolled School Website: cornellcollege.edu
Morningside College Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Business Administration Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances	Sioux City, IA	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2005 Around 2,800 Students Enrolled School Website: morningside.edu