Bible & Christian Colleges in Missouri

As the 18^th largest state in America by population and twenty-first by size, the state of Missouri is home to a number of bible colleges. In fact, as part of the bible belt you would expect the state to have several top-tier bible colleges to its credit. Missouri has over two dozen bible and Christian colleges to research. Students can find faith-based colleges and universities from Kansas City to Conception and from Saint Louis to Springfield across the state. Top ranked bible colleges in Missouri include Conception Seminary College, Rockhurst University, Saint Louis University, Missouri Baptist University, Missouri Valley College, and Columbia College.

Finding the Best Bible College in Missouri

To help students narrow down the list of exceptional bible colleges, it may be wise to partition the schools into categories. For example, by starting with a geographic location you can quickly narrow down schools of interest that fit that criteria. If you establish that a school must be within a certain radius of home or distance from a specific city, you can quickly narrow down your choice. Next, it makes sense to whittle down your college options by denomination. If you are particular about which religion or faith a college espouses, the list will naturally be confined to fewer options. Bible colleges in Missouri offer denominations in a variety of recognized religions such as Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, or Protestant. Then, size can be a defining feature of a college that makes a marked difference to you. The number of students and campus size can play a large role in determining which college you might attend. Lastly, you may consider an online degree program if commuting or a busy work schedule limits your time. With several top-rated bible colleges in Missouri and across the nation to consider, an online degree program may be a great fit for you.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

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

List of Catholic Colleges in Missouri

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
Conception Seminary College Popular Programs Offered: Philosophy Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies	Conception, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1960 Around 100 Students Enrolled School Website: conception.edu
Avila University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Operations Management Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	Kansas City, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1946 Around 1,890 Students Enrolled School Website: avila.edu
Rockhurst University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Education	Kansas City, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1934 Around 2,830 Students Enrolled School Website: rockhurst.edu
Aquinas Institute of Theology Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology Christian Counseling	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1995 Around 130 Students Enrolled School Website: ai.edu
Fontbonne University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Speech and Language Pathology Special Education	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1997 Around 1,710 Students Enrolled School Website: fontbonne.edu
Kenrick Glennon Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Theology Philosophy	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1973 Around 110 Students Enrolled School Website: kenrick.edu
Saint Louis University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Law	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1997 Around 17,050 Students Enrolled School Website: slu.edu

List of Protestant Colleges in Missouri

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
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology Missionary Studies	Springfield, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 320 Students Enrolled School Website: agts.edu
Evangel University Popular Programs Offered: Organizational Leadership Biblical Studies Business Administration	Springfield, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2011 Around 1,960 Students Enrolled School Website: evangel.edu

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Missouri Baptist University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Guidance Counselor Elementary and Middle School Administration	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2007 Around 5,280 Students Enrolled School Website: mobap.edu
Baptist Bible College and Graduate School Popular Programs Offered: Missionary Studies Christian Counseling Business Administration	Springfield, MO	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1978 Around 400 Students Enrolled School Website: gobbc.edu

Church of the Nazarene Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Nazarene Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Missionary Studies Theology	Kansas City, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 2013 Around 270 Students Enrolled School Website: nts.edu

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Concordia Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Theology Ministry	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1963 Around 580 Students Enrolled School Website: csl.edu

Other Protestant Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Urshan Graduate School of Theology Popular Programs Offered: Lay Ministry Theology Ministry	Florissant, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 2010 Around 60 Students Enrolled School Website: ugst.edu
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies Christian Counseling Educational Leadership and Administration	Kansas City, MO	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1961 Around 320 Students Enrolled School Website: calvary.edu

Presbyterian Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Westminster College - Fulton Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Biology Political Science	Fulton, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2013 Around 950 Students Enrolled School Website: westminster-mo.edu
Missouri Valley College Popular Programs Offered: Kinesiology And Exercise Science Criminal Justice Psychology	Marshall, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2011 Around 1,730 Students Enrolled School Website: moval.edu
College of the Ozarks Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Psychology Nursing	Point Lookout, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1961 Around 1,440 Students Enrolled School Website: cofo.edu

Southern Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Southwest Baptist University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Education Educational Leadership and Administration	Bolivar, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2007 Around 3,700 Students Enrolled School Website: sbuniv.edu
Hannibal - Lagrange College Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Elementary Education Organizational Leadership	Hannibal, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2001 Around 1,170 Students Enrolled School Website: hlg.edu
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Theology Religious Education Ministry	Kansas City, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1964 Around 1,420 Students Enrolled School Website: mbts.edu

The Presbyterian Church in America Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Covenant Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Theology Christian Counseling Religious Education	Saint Louis, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1983 Around 540 Students Enrolled School Website: covenantseminary.edu

United Church of Christ Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Eden Theological Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology Christian Counseling	Webster Groves, MO	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1938 Around 150 Students Enrolled School Website: eden.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Biology Psychology	Fayette, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 1,090 Students Enrolled School Website: centralmethodist.edu
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Psychology Elementary Education	Fayette, MO	Around 4,520 Students Enrolled School Website: centralmethodist.edu

List of Restoration Colleges in Missouri

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

Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Culver - Stockton College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Sports Management Psychology	Canton, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1924 Around 1,070 Students Enrolled School Website: culver.edu
Columbia College Popular Programs Offered: General Studies Commerce Law and Justice Administration	Columbia, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1975 Around 14,760 Students Enrolled School Website: ccis.edu
William Woods University Popular Programs Offered: Educational Leadership and Administration Business Administration Superintendency and Educational System Administration	Fulton, MO	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2000 Around 2,170 Students Enrolled School Website: williamwoods.edu

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Saint Louis Christian College Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies General Studies Missionary Studies	Florissant, MO	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1977 Around 170 Students Enrolled School Website: stlchristian.edu
Ozark Christian College Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies Religious and Sacred Music Theology	Joplin, MO	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1985 Around 680 Students Enrolled School Website: occ.edu
Central Christian College of the Bible Popular Programs Offered: Religious Education Biblical Studies ESL	Moberly, MO	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1982 Around 270 Students Enrolled School Website: cccb.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.