Bible & Christian Colleges in Oregon

Students seeking a faith-based education can quickly find a number of colleges in the state of Oregon. Bible colleges can come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and denominations. With enrollment from a few hundred to nearly ten thousand, the campus life and energy of Oregon bible colleges can vary quite dramatically. Likewise, the denominations you will find include Baptist, Catholic, Protestant, and Lutheran to name a few. With over a dozen accredited bible colleges sprinkled around the state, residents and non-residents have plentiful opportunities.

Top Rated Oregon Bible Colleges

Top ranked bible colleges in Oregon include a cross-section of large and small schools from McMinnville to Portland and from Eugene to Newburg. Highly rated Christian-based colleges include George Fox University, Northwest Christian University, University of Portland, Linfield College, and Marylhurst University. Traditional seminary programs provide a pathway for students in theology and ministry while other schools offer a rigorous faith-based curriculum in more broad-based categories. In fact, bible colleges of all sizes provide secular degrees in nursing, teaching, business, engineering, public administration, computer engineering, and the like. Values of the school are infused into these degree paths to help shape thinking and ethics that align with an organized belief system.

Online Bible Colleges and Degrees in Oregon

Students intent on earning a degree from a bible college have more options than ever to consider. In addition to the schools and degree programs, you can now find exceptional educational opportunities with accredited online universities. Distance learning or online learning is a digital replica of classroom-based degrees with the added elements of flexibility and autonomy. If this makes sense for you, connect with online degree providers today from the list below or search for online programs here.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

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

Catholic

• Roman Catholic (3 Schools)

Protestant

• American Baptist (3 Schools)
• Baptist (1 School)
• Church of God (2 Schools)
• Friends (1 School)
• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (1 School)
• Other Protestant (1 School)
• Undenominational (2 Schools)

Restoration

• Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) (1 School)

List of Catholic Colleges in Oregon

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
Marylhurst University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Education Real Estate	Marylhurst, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1977 Around 980 Students Enrolled School Website: marylhurst.edu
University of Portland Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Education Biology	Portland, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1934 Around 4,340 Students Enrolled School Website: up.edu
Mount Angel Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Philosophy Theology	Saint Benedict, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1929 Around 160 Students Enrolled School Website: mountangelabbey.org

List of Protestant Colleges in Oregon

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

American Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Linfield College - McMinnville Campus Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Psychology Biology	McMinnville, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1928 Around 1,700 Students Enrolled School Website: linfield.edu
Linfield College - Adult Degree Program Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Accounting Social Science	McMinnville, OR	Around 370 Students Enrolled School Website: linfield.edu
Linfield College - Portland Campus Popular Programs Offered: Nursing	Portland, OR	Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Since 2004 Around 350 Students Enrolled School Website: linfield.edu

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Corban University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Psychology Education	Salem, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1971 Around 1,230 Students Enrolled School Website: corban.edu

Church of God Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Warner Pacific College Popular Programs Offered: Family Studies Business Administration Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	Portland, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1961 Around 520 Students Enrolled School Website: warnerpacific.edu
Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Family Studies Organizational Leadership	Portland, OR	Around 690 Students Enrolled School Website: warnerpacific.edu

Friends Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
George Fox University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Nursing	Newberg, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1959 Around 3,930 Students Enrolled School Website: georgefox.edu

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Concordia University - Portland Popular Programs Offered: Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Education	Portland, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1962 Around 7,180 Students Enrolled School Website: cu-portland.edu

Other Protestant Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
New Hope Christian College - Eugene Popular Programs Offered: Christian Counseling	Eugene, OR	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 2009 Around 140 Students Enrolled School Website: newhope.edu

Undenominational Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Popular Programs Offered: Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Patient Counseling	Medford, OR	Around 30 Students Enrolled School Website: pacificbible.com
Western Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology Marriage and Family Therapy	Portland, OR	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 2000 Around 730 Students Enrolled School Website: westernseminary.edu

List of Restoration Colleges in Oregon

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
Northwest Christian University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Educational and Instructional Media Design Psychology	Eugene, OR	Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Since 1962 Around 740 Students Enrolled School Website: nwcu.edu