Bible & Christian Colleges in Minnesota

The number of residents in Minnesota places the state in the top 25 in the nation. With over 150 accredited colleges and universities in the state, Minnesota offers a number of faith-based colleges to choose from. The number of accredited bible colleges found in the state of Minnesota is more than two dozen. In addition to the number of schools to consider, you should think about the denomination that best suits your values and beliefs. The bible school denominations you can find in the state of Minnesota include the following: Assembly of God, Church of Christ, United Methodist, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Christ and Missionary Alliance Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Protestant, Interdenominational, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and Evangelical Lutheran. A sampling of top rated bible colleges in Minnesota include Saint John’s, College of Saint Catherine, Northcentral University, Luther Seminary, and Hamline College.

Top Online Bible Colleges in Minnesota

If you are thinking about studying at a Christian college or bible college but are limited due to the physical proximity to the school, a distance learning program may be a good fit for you. Both financially and academically, the value of an online degree program may be a viable option. National bible colleges offering an Christian-based degree programs online include Liberty University, Ohio Christian University, and Grand Canyon University. Ultimately, deciding to study at school or online is one of several choices to make in your decision-making process. The degree programs, degree levels, and career trajectory are also part of the mix during this journey. Take a deep breath and rely upon the tools found at MatchCollege to help guide your journey to find the perfect bible college for you.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

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

Catholic

• Roman Catholic (6 Schools)

Protestant

• Assemblies of God Church (1 School)
• Baptist (3 Schools)
• Christ and Missionary Alliance Church (1 School)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church (5 Schools)
• Interdenominational (2 Schools)
• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (1 School)
• Other Protestant (1 School)
• Presbyterian Church (1 School)
• United Church of Christ (1 School)
• United Methodist (1 School)
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (1 School)

Restoration

• Christian Churches and Churches of Christ (1 School)

List of Catholic Colleges in Minnesota

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
Saint Johns University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Accounting Biology	Collegeville, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1950 Around 1,870 Students Enrolled School Website: csbsju.edu
The College of Saint Scholastica Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Medical Records Administrator	Duluth, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2000 Around 4,330 Students Enrolled School Website: css.edu
College of Saint Benedict Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Rhetoric and Composition Nutrition	Saint Joseph, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1933 Around 1,940 Students Enrolled School Website: csbsju.edu
University of St Thomas at St Paul Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Social Work Law	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1992 Around 10,150 Students Enrolled School Website: stthomas.edu
College of St Catherine Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Social Work Occupational Therapy	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1986 Around 4,960 Students Enrolled School Website: stkate.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Popular Programs Offered: Education Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Psychology	Winona, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1995 Around 5,930 Students Enrolled School Website: smumn.edu

List of Protestant Colleges in Minnesota

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

Assemblies of God Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
North Central University Popular Programs Offered: Christian Counseling Elementary Education Family Studies	Minneapolis, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1986 Around 1,210 Students Enrolled School Website: northcentral.edu

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Biblical Studies Theology	Minneapolis, MN	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 2015 Around 190 Students Enrolled School Website: bcsmn.edu
Bethel University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Organizational Behavior Studies	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2006 Around 3,950 Students Enrolled School Website: bethel.edu
Bethel Seminary - St. Paul Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology Religious Education	Saint Paul, MN	Around 380 Students Enrolled School Website: bethel.edu

Christ and Missionary Alliance Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Crown College Popular Programs Offered: Religious Education Business Administration Communication, General	Saint Bonifacius, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 1,150 Students Enrolled School Website: crown.edu

Evangelical Lutheran Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Augsburg College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Administration Biology	Minneapolis, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2010 Around 3,460 Students Enrolled School Website: augsburg.edu
Concordia College at Moorhead Popular Programs Offered: Biology Business Administration Nursing	Moorhead, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2007 Around 2,180 Students Enrolled School Website: concordiacollege.edu
St Olaf College Popular Programs Offered: Biology Economics Psychology	Northfield, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1915 Around 3,050 Students Enrolled School Website: wp.stolaf.edu
Luther Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1944 Around 550 Students Enrolled School Website: luthersem.edu
Gustavus Adolphus College Popular Programs Offered: Biology Psychology Commerce	Saint Peter, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1915 Around 2,380 Students Enrolled School Website: gustavus.edu

Interdenominational Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Oak Hills Christian College Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Biblical Studies Christian Counseling	Bemidji, MN	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1990 Around 120 Students Enrolled School Website: oakhills.edu
Popular Programs Offered: Missionary Studies	Bloomington, MN	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 2013 Around 180 Students Enrolled School Website: bcom.org

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Concordia University - Saint Paul Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Educational Leadership and Administration Educational and Instructional Media Design	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2010 Around 4,380 Students Enrolled School Website: csp.edu

Other Protestant Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Northwestern College - St Paul Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Business Administration Theology	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1978 Around 3,490 Students Enrolled School Website: unwsp.edu

Presbyterian Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Macalester College Popular Programs Offered: Biology Economics Political Science	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1913 Around 2,170 Students Enrolled School Website: macalester.edu

United Church of Christ Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology	New Brighton, MN	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1966 Around 110 Students Enrolled School Website: unitedseminary.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Hamline University Popular Programs Offered: Law ESL Business Administration	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 4,260 Students Enrolled School Website: hamline.edu

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Martin Luther College Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Early Childhood Education	New Ulm, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1995 Around 900 Students Enrolled School Website: mlc-wels.edu

List of Restoration Colleges in Minnesota

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
Crossroads College Popular Programs Offered: Counseling Psychology Youth Ministry Liberal Arts	Rochester, MN	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1948 Around 100 Students Enrolled School Website: nechristian.edu