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6Preparing the Next GenerationHow resources like Charisma’s Best can impact the nation at a critical timeBy Steve Strang

8Charisma’s Best OnlineHighlighting the extras available at charismasbest.com

14Top 10 Admission Mistakes Expert advice on how to improve your chances of acceptanceBy Michael K. McKeon

18College Debt: DECLINED!How to stay clear of the most common financial pitfalls during your college years By Victor Bustinza

22How to Make the Most of Your College CareerAdvice from a recent graduate on thriving during your time on campusBy Kayla Mahnken

26The Case for Attending a Christian UniversityWhy larger schools produce a better-prepared young believer By Paul Conn

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Staying Grounded in Faith (Yes, Even at a Christian School)How to avoid putting your relationship with God on autopilot—and instead grow during your college yearsBy Bernie Dana

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Preparing the Next GenerationHow resources like Charisma’s Best can impact the nation at a critical time

Our first issue of Charisma’s Best Christian Universities, Colleges and Schools was such a success it spun off a second publication

focusing on seminaries and graduate schools. And now this is the second issue that high-lights undergraduate programs.

We’re excited that we connected so many stu-dents and colleges through this print publication as well as online. What we are doing is evolving and growing, and we have you to thank.

I am concerned about the state of higher education in our country, especially at secular universities, which are anything but godly and are becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity. We need strong Christian students who are lights in such dark institutions. But I know from experience that secular universities usually savage the faith of young Christians, many of whom aren’t strong enough spiritually to withstand and, as a result, fall away from the faith.

Christian colleges exist to prepare the next generation of Christian leaders. And with the American culture becoming increasingly god-less, we need these leaders now more than ever. That’s why I believe it’s important that you con-nect college-bound students with Charisma’s Best Christian Universities, Colleges and Schools.

If you know my story, you know I was raised around Christian higher education. My parents met at a Bible college, and my dad was a professor at one of the colleges in this issue when I was growing up. My son graduated from another Christian university listed here, I serve on the board of another, and years ago I met my wife when she attended one of the colleges in Charisma’s Best. So my family has been impacted! In addition, many of the staff at Charisma Media are alumni of the Christian colleges listed here.

Charisma has long been connected to and

covered the Christian educational scene. We wrote about these schools as journalists, but at least one college president told me years later that our article was a marketing tool that helped put his school on the map—especially to people outside their denomination. Within their denomination, people sat up and took notice because Charisma had reported on the exciting things happening.

At the same time, Christian colleges have found that advertising in Charisma helps them connect with students they might not have found any other way. So it’s important to the colleges as well as to the parents, grandparents and potential students because there are few places they can turn to help make decisions on where to continue their education.

Obviously, there are secular resources that list the nation’s best universities. But these lists include only regionally accredited schools, the vast majority of which are secular. Plus, when Christian colleges are clumped in with secular institutions, the criteria (e.g., number of fraternities or average SAT scores) generally don’t reflect well on more ministry-minded schools. When we formed a “blue ribbon” committee for this project, we discovered many of these Christian colleges simply wanted a better way to get out their message, and so we asked them to help us highlight the elements they felt mattered most.

Charisma’s Best not only features interesting articles to help potential students better prepare for college, but it was also designed to be a key resource for those wanting to be led by the Holy Spirit through their entire journey of finding the right school. They can also go deeper by visiting charismasbest.com, which has more information on each school—whether it’s a large university or church-based Bible school. I pray God uses this invaluable resource to help guide students on the path He has for them.

Steve Strang is the founder and publisher of Charisma. Follow him on Twitter @sstrang or Facebook (stephenestrang).

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Every year I watch as young adults arrive on the university campus, thrown into a vibrant envi-ronment of learning, sharing and exploring new horizons. It’s an exciting time of building new friendships, taking in information and learning to establish one’s own worldview and personal bound-aries outside the confines of life at home.

While this new environment is positive and exciting, it also can be overwhelming. Students have to grapple with many questions: How do I react when I find out that not all Christians view Scripture in the same way? How do I stay motivated to be an example of Christ when it seems like everyone around me is already a Christian? How can I develop a genuine and true faith when I feel that I’m often judged by my willingness to comply with behavioral standards?

I know this journey from firsthand experience. During my freshman year at college, I launched into my first semester along with the guys from my residence hall. We were excited to share life’s experiences—we studied together, prayed together, went to class together.

When the weekend came, we looked for ways to have fun. However, we soon realized that our different back-grounds provided varying views of which “fun” activities were acceptable. One of the guys had been taught that it was wrong to swim in mixed company. Another of our friends

was from California, and beach parties were a part of their youth groups’ regiment of approved activities.

For many, being a Christian was based on complying with a list of rules that shaped their behaviors. As the semester progressed, some of my friends began tossing aside their rules, only to realize that their “Christianity” now had nothing left—no substance, no hope.

One of my colleagues in the humanities department tells a similar story. While Susan was growing up, she was not allowed to read any literature unless it was written by a Christian author. For example, she wasn’t permitted to read To Kill a Mockingbird, a piece of literature we now consider a classic and a staple of literature classes for eighth-graders everywhere.

Upon arriving at a Christian university, Susan found herself encouraged to read literature of all types and to think about what was being presented. Not every piece had a happy ending. Not every person characterized in these stories exemplified Christian character. But she found truth in them, and in every subject. The life-changing paradigm shift she experienced is summed up in the phrase: “All truth is God’s truth.” She realized that her life was enriched as she sought God’s guidance to discern truth from many sources. This idea has guided her life since.

Many students and professors tell similar stories. The sub-ject matter may differ, the exact moments may vary. But we

Staying Grounded in Faith (Yes, Even at a Christian School)Going to a Christian college doesn’t mean your faith can go on autopilot. Here’s how, with some intentionality and discipline, your relationship with God can grow more than ever during these years.By Bernie Dana


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can all remember that at some point we had to learn to think on our own. Stu-dents often approach professors and ask, “What should I think about this?” It is not our job to tell them what to think. It is our job to teach them how to think.

Real-Life RoundtableRecently I posed the following ques-

tions to a group of university students gathered for my upper division busi-ness classes. Most of these students are juniors or seniors who have wrestled with the issues of spiritual formation and found what works for them. Their ability to talk through these questions resulted in practical advice for college students of any age.

What is your top piece of advice you would give to fellow students to help them stay grounded and grow in their faith throughout the Christian college experience?

“Let the Christian environment enhance, rather than replace, your pur-suit of spiritual growth. I noticed that over the summer, when I was working in a non-Christian environment, I was much more focused. It’s easy to sit back when you return to school and not exercise the same self-disciplines you would in a non-Christian school or work environment.”

How does learning and expanding one’s intellectual horizons help strengthen faith?

“Examine why you believe what you do and learn how to articulate those beliefs.”

“Increase your knowledge in many areas, and you’ll earn the right to be heard on many different topics, including your faith. Reflect Christ to others by being competent. When you demonstrate excellence in your work and relationships, others will come

to you seeking to know what makes you tick.”

What are your top practical reasons to stay close to Christ in college?

“This is a critical time in our lives. If we don’t learn to walk in our faith now, it may be hard to do it later.”

“We need to practice being faithful followers now, so that it becomes a habit to trust in the Lord.”

“God gives us hope and the promise of His guidance and blessing if we abide in His will. It’s really very prac-tical. He has promised to provide for our needs—and He does!”

How can a student avoid “Christian” overload and find authenticity?

“Look for the real Jesus in everything.”

“We need to set aside individual time to spend with God. It can’t always be collective.”

“Serve others! Get involved through a church or other venues. By serving others, you will see the needs of the world and gain perspective about what to value.”

“Surround yourself with friends who will challenge you and motivate you to grow in your faith. Sometimes in a Christian college environment, students tend to cover for each other instead of challenging each other and holding each other accountable. It’s important that you choose people to have around you who are going in the right direction!” 3

Prior to joining the Evangel University faculty in 2001, Business Department Chair Bernie Dana served as the executive vice president of Vetter Health Services, Inc. (VHS) in Omaha, Neb. He was also the corporate secretary and member of the board of directors of Vetter Holding, Inc., its 33 subsidiary corporations, and The Vetter Foundation, a charitable orga-nization for support of Christian ministries and quality training in long-term care.

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A dmission representatives have seen it all, from inspiring personal essays to application-bruising errors. Those that handle student applications tend to remember these mistakes, and they certainly know how

students can prevent them. As a dean of admissions, I can say that avoiding the following 10 potential pitfalls will definitely help you in the admission process, not to mention save you from dealing with the repercussions when you would rather be picking out posters for your freshman dorm than scrambling to figure out a plan B.

Top 10 Admission MistakesExpert advice on how to make the application process better and improve your chances of acceptance

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1 Not providing your social security number on your application.

If you fail to provide your social security number, colleges won’t be able to down-load your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and will not be able to provide you with a need-based aid package, including any government grants or loans. It’s as simple as that!

2 Not answering optional application questions.Optional questions are opportuni-

ties for bolstering your application, and failing to answer them deprives the col-lege of information that could be used to your advantage. For example, it could result in their advising you about special scholarship opportunities or services that you might be specifically qualified to receive.

3 Electing to use “score choice” when taking the ACT or SAT.When you take standardized tests,

you have the option of listing a limited number of colleges to which you can have your test scores sent for free. The “score choice” option allows you to limit the results available to schools, but there are cons to doing this: If you choose to wait until after you review your test scores, you’ll need to pay and request to have those scores sent separately to colleges and universities. More impor-tantly, most colleges consider those who have chosen to have all their scores sent to them directly among their “hot-test” prospects, particularly those who send scores when taking the tests in the spring of their junior year.

Those students are then informed of spring, summer and fall campus

programs for prospective students; when their representatives will visit the stu-dent’s high school; and about regional receptions or off-campus interview opportunities. Students who send test score results are also more likely to be invited for other specific opportunities, such as science, math or performing arts program scholarship competitions. Using score choice usually leads to walking away from opportunities.

4 Failing to demonstrate interest.Colleges increasingly take into consideration whether students

have directly demonstrated interest in learning more about them. If and how you demonstrate interest can determine whether you get specific brochures, whether students or faculty call you, or whether you’re invited to participate in special opportunities. Also—and this is important for any student—many colleges check your established interest and interactions with the school when making admission and scholarship decisions.

If two applicants have similar

achievements but only one has previously shown an interest in the school, that student is usually the one selected. Fortunately, demon-strating interest is easy: You can use the response methods in this magazine (or at charismasbest.com) to ask for more information about that college; visit the college’s website and fill out an online inquiry form; meet with a school repre-sentative at a college fair or high school visit; or call to request information. The best way to demonstrate interest is by visiting campus or scheduling an off-campus interview; just make sure to indicate any campus personnel with whom you have met.

5 Inappropriate email account names.Your college application is a

time to be serious, not cute. And colleges will not take you seriously if you have an email address like [email protected]. If neces-sary, open a new email account with a more formal address, like your name or a variation of it. Maturity is something that colleges expect in the students they admit.

6 Not checking the email address you listed when you inquired or applied.

Nowadays, colleges send email mes-sages to students instead of regular mail. These emails messages could begin by notifying you of campus visit or schol-arship opportunities, but after you’ve applied, email becomes more important. You could receive messages updating you on the process of your application or if items are needed to make admis-sion and financial aid decisions. Failing

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to check your email on a regular basis can result in missed deadlines, so if you have more than one email address, be sure to check the one you provided on your application.

7 Not providing your cell phone number on your application.Most students have cell phones,

and most colleges will try to reach you on your cell phone if they want to speak with you. Usually you end up playing phone tag when they try to reach you on your home phone, or your little brother might forget to give you the message when a col-lege calls. Again, as with email, make sure you have a cleaned-up cell phone greeting if providing your number; a college rep-resentative isn’t going to understand or appreciate a “cute” voicemail greeting.

8 Failing to take the supplemental application seriously.When colleges have supplemental

applications (e.g., additional to the

Common Application), they have a serious purpose in asking certain ques-tions. If an application asks how you became interested in the college, take the time to provide a thoughtful answer. It helps to know something about the college and its mission when responding. One-sentence answers generally don’t make good impressions. Colleges request supplemental applica-tion essays or personal statements for good reasons. If they inform you that you neglected to include one with your application, it isn’t a good idea to respond that you already wrote an essay that you included with the Common Application. Even if they admit you, that supplemental answer could have put you in the running for special pro-grams or even scholarships.

9 Goofing off during senior year.Colleges are interested in your senior year schedule when you

apply. Competitive colleges want

to know you are taking the most demanding courses available to you, and they factor in your senior year schedule when deciding whether to award schol-arships—they don’t just use a GPA and test score formula. Although your first six semesters of high school might be the minimum to get you admitted, you could damper your educational pros-pects due to “senioritis.” Colleges want to see you taking English, mathematics, lab science, social studies and a foreign language in the senior year, not jewelry making and Fun With Fossils—and they expect you to continue earning high marks. Remember, most college accep-tances are provisional, and the admission staff is going to re-review your applica-tion in the summer after you graduate when they receive your final transcript. Poor performance can result in their withdrawing acceptance.

10 Waiting until the last minute.This is never a good idea.

Procrastinating with your college appli-cations just increases the likelihood of error or missing a deadline. The college application process is a time-compressed period with lots of deadlines. Waiting until the last minute could mean your application is incomplete after the dead-line or you miss the scholarship dead-line. Waiting until the last minute to submit your FAFSA could mean there is no time for an appeal for additional financial aid due to new family circum-stances before the deposit deadline. The best advice throughout this process is to plan ahead. 3

Michael K. McKeoN is the dean of admis-sions at Saint Mary’s College of California.

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How much is a college degree really worth? That’s the question countless students face after graduating with a degree while accumulating thousands of dollars of debt in the process. The college years are a critical time for making

wise financial decisions, whether dealing with student loans, credit card debt or other purchases. As a potential student, it’s key for you to realize that bad choices during this period can have severe ramifications and leave you in an adverse financial situation that affects your future—including your ability to make future major purchases such as a car or a home.

According to the Institute for College Access and Success, two-thirds of four-year undergraduate students graduate with significant debt, with the average student loan totaling $26,600. A recent Fidelity survey found 2013 graduates’ total debt averages $35,200, while the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports a delinquency rate of 11 percent on student loans this year. In addition, Sallie Mae’s latest research on col-legiate credit card use indicates that 30 percent of students have at least one credit card, with an average debt of $499.

Clearly, with student debt on the rise, it’s crucial for you to gain good

financial information early in your college career and avoid the mistakes that have become all too common on campuses around the nation.

To help on this front, Dr. Rinne Martin, a finance professor at Oral Roberts University (ORU) since 1977, recently shared tips on student finan-cial planning. Martin holds a Ph.D. in Finance and is a pioneer in establishing the Personal Financial Planning course at ORU. He championed the establish-ment of a personal financial planning class as part of the school’s curricular offerings because he knew the dire need for students to be competent financial managers.

Here are some tips from Martin

on how students can avoid common financial pitfalls.

1) Know what the Bible has to say about money and money management. The way a person manages God’s money is a reflection of the “Owner.” The Bible has much to say about finances in the areas of giving and stewardship, as well as how to avoid making money an idol. In Mark 10:17-31, the rich young ruler’s reluctance to give his possessions to the poor is an example of missing the mark in the area of finances. The man did not understand the principle of submitting his riches to God. If you want to avoid the frequent financial

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pitfalls of fellow college students, start by studying what the Bible has to say about finances.

2) Don’t blame God for lack of provision when the problem is actually poor money manage-ment. In many cases, Christians say they’ll pay their bills “when God provides.” Essentially this is blaming God rather than themselves for poor money management. The truth is, often people face financial problems not because God didn’t provide enough money, but because they didn’t know how to or did not choose to manage God’s money well. Let’s stop blaming God for our own mistakes!

3) Understand the role of faith in financial planning. Every believer should adhere to God’s direction regarding financial decisions. But as a student, it’s imperative that you seek God’s direction during your plan-ning process, given that the “normal” route on college campuses is to become financially shackled for years to come because of unwise decisions. Godly decisions will positively impact finances long-term.

4) Know the appropriate use of credit. There are really only three reasons to use credit: 1) to purchase a home; 2) to purchase a vehicle; 3) to borrow money to be invested

(e.g., educational loans). Every college student is investing time and money into furthering an education. Given this, any additional credit—such as credit cards—while on your road to graduation should be reserved for only when absolutely necessary.

5) Know the importance of your credit score. Many students graduating from college either have bad credit or nonexistent credit, which equates to bad credit. Stu-dents with bad credit will pay higher interest rates on most loans, have higher insurance premiums and pay larger deposits for renting an apart-ment as well as for utilities. This can


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be easily avoided by establishing good credit during your sophomore and junior years in college. One sugges-tion is to take out a small secured loan at a local lending institution. Timely repayment will assist in establishing good credit.

6) Know the difference between debt and credit. It isn’t wrong for a person to use credit; in fact, it can be great tool. However, credit is what also gives you access to debt. When borrowing money, you should have the intent and ability to repay. School loans can be “good debt” if used as a tool to get a better education and cor-responding financial benefits. Educa-tion can position you to earn more money and improve your her standard of living.

However, using school loans to take a vacation during spring break, for example, is an abuse of borrowed money. Don’t use any form of high-interest credit if you’re unable to pay it in full each month. The bottom line is this: If you plan to use credit for any-thing, make sure it’s only after much thought and prayer.

7) Set financial goals. Financial planning without financial goals is like taking a vacation with no road map and no destination in mind. It’s important to have a plan that includes everything from what kind of career you plan to embark on to whom you’d like to marry.

Though it’s often taken for granted, marriage is the biggest financial deci-sion you will make in your lifetime.

Many people impulse purchase and marry someone who is financially incompatible. This decision can negatively impact their marriage and life. Students should also incor-porate into their budget an esti-mate of their income and expenses upon graduation.

8) Understand the importance of healthy choices. A person can save an estimated $250,000 in a lifetime by exercising and receiving proper nutrition. On the flip side, the cost of poor lifestyle choices such as alcohol, smoking, gambling and other destructive habits can contribute to high medical bills, loss of time on the job and large amounts of financial loss. Your health directly affects your finan-cial well-being.

9) Be familiar with tax impli-cations. You don’t have to be a tax expert or personal accountant to know that Uncle Sam is a major factor in financial planning. Our country’s tax structure is set up to tax multiple times on the same dollar. When people make money, they are taxed on the federal level, state level and for social security. When people spend money, they are taxed again for sales tax and corporate tax. Corpora-tions pass tax expenditures along to the consumer in the form of higher product cost. You have the opportu-nity to reduce your taxes by utilizing savings or retirement plans such as a 401k/403b and/or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

10) Understand that good money management can be a good witness. As Christians, we should excel in the area of money management. The Bible has so much to say regarding this subject—more than 2,300 verses. One good way of witnessing to people is by demon-strating that you are a good money manager. And whenever possible, pass whatever sound financial principles you’ve learned on to others. 3

Victor BUStinza is an admissions counselor at Oral Roberts University.

Financial planning without financial goals is like taking a vacation with no road map and no destination in mind.

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So you’re getting ready to go to college. High school is behind you and now you’re moving on to bigger and better things. Are you excited? Good—you should be! College is full of new and exciting experiences. It’s also full of chal-

lenges and a lot of work. And though work is a good thing, it’s not always pleasant.

In today’s culture it’s normal for people to expect college stu-dents to spend these four years (sometimes more) of their life partying, getting drunk and giving a lot more time to social adven-tures and a lot less time to their studies. The world tells us this is the time we should be busy “finding ourselves” and “making our own way.” Apparently, the college years are more about flirting with—or reveling in—debauchery than an actual education. And the cultural message is crystal-clear: If you mess up, it’s OK; that’s what you’re supposed to do in college anyway.

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God’s Word, however, paints an entirely different picture.

Thankfully, the Bible declares that we don’t have to choose this self-destructive path that the world is desperately attempting to lead us down. The Lord, in His goodness and mercy, has called us to Himself to surrender our lives to Him and to live for His glory—during any season of life. First Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God” (NIV). And Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

God has created you for one purpose: to glorify and enjoy Him forever. In this stage of your life, He has called you to be a student. So study hard and work to accomplish your absolute best.

But let me add this: Just because you may have decided to attend a

Christian college doesn’t make this counter-cultural journey any easier. Though they may not be as overt on some campuses, the same temptations exist at Christian schools as they do at secular schools. For some, the tempta-tions are extreme and include those previously mentioned. For others, there’s a more subtle temptation to simply skate by in college. And truthfully, this one often holds more power over those who consider themselves “good Christians” than we would like to admit.

Either way, we can rejoice and have hope, for the Lord Jesus Christ has not abandoned us to the temptations of the world: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man-kind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Cor. 10:13).

Christ has won the victory over sin and you are no longer a slave to it. Claim the power you have in Christ to

stand up under the temptations of this world. Remember: The Lord is your warrior and He is fighting for you!

Make a decision today to work hard, no matter how little you may want to or how much you would like to be out doing something else. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and make memories during this time. But keep in mind that it’s of even greater importance to glorify God in the work He has given you to do in this season. If you put your best foot forward now, you’ll be able to look back at your college years without regret, satisfied that you used them as God intended rather than wasting them away on frivolity.

5 Ways to Stay on TargetSo how can you do this? Here are a

few tips to help you stay focused and consistently work hard throughout your collegiate career.

1) Develop a routine and stick to it. For some students, having a routine is your lifeline, and you quickly establish

one whenever you experience any life changes. For others, you thrive on spon-taneity and have a harder time getting into a routine. Either way, developing some structure—via routine—while you’re away at school will be a big help as you adjust to college life. Don’t forget to include a daily devotion to keep you spiritually minded and remind you of your worth and purpose in Christ.

2) Join a church. Again, just because you’re headed to a Christian college doesn’t mean you’ll get your fill of Chris-tian community on campus. If you’re going away from home and no longer have a local church to worship in, find one. You need to be worshipping with the saints on a weekly basis. It will also be a great way to get involved in min-istry outreach and service programs. You’ll make new friends and maybe even a few professional connections. In addi-tion, get involved with a Bible study on campus to go deeper in the Word and develop stronger relationships.

3) Eliminate distractions. You’re a college student. You’re here to study hard and earn not just a degree but an actual education. Don’t toss aside that boring textbook that you think is a waste of time just because your friends are going to see a movie. Take advantage of this time that you have now to specifically devote to learning. You won’t get this opportunity again! If you struggle with distractions like Facebook, Pinterest and other time-suckers, consider down-loading the SelfControl app or a similar application to force you to spend your time being productive.

4) Commit your plans to the Lord. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain” (ESV). It is good to make plans (see Prov. 16:3), but if you don’t acknowledge the Lord in them and His control over them, your work is in vain. Make your plans and speak with the Lord about them. Listen to His guiding voice through the Scriptures and allow

Him to direct you into the right path. It may not be the one you had planned for yourself, and that’s OK. If it’s from God, it’s far better!

5) Make memories. Though it’s important to put your studies first, make sure you give yourself time to have fun too. College is a unique time in your life when you have relatively little respon-sibility. Take this time to do things you enjoy, learn more about who you are and make memories with the people you’re with. Join an intramural sports team, go on retreats, learn how to swing dance. Maybe you’ll even have the opportunity to travel abroad. Whatever the opportu-nity, take advantage of it and have fun as you keep in mind your bigger goal of making the most out of your college career in every way. 3

KayLa MahnKEn graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in English. A writer, editor and harpist, she is also a monthly contributor to letterstomysisters.org.

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The Case for Attending a Christian University

Never bring a knife to a gunfight.”That’s a bit of common-sense

advice that I never expect to use in a literal sense. I hope never to be in

a gunfight, with a knife or otherwise. But I get the message: Make sure your weapons match up to the situation, or more par-ticularly to your opponent’s artillery.

The cultural wars of the 21st cen-tury are a gunfight, for sure. Not that we should be surprised, as Christian believers. The relationship between the people of God and the forces of secu-larism has always been more a battle than a waltz. Scripture warns us: “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities” (Eph. 6:12, KJV).

For a young follower of Christ—whether called to full-time vocational ministry or not—life in 2013 is a constant challenge to maintain and advance the claims of a Christ-centered life. The ques-tion is: What kind of intellectual and per-sonal training will best equip the believer for the fight? What kind of schooling? What kind of campus and classroom?

In my opinion, the best place to train for Christian living in a dark world is the Christ-centered liberal arts college or uni-versity. Some of the other types of prepa-ration—the traditional Bible college, the parachurch “boot camp” or many others—have lots of positive qualities but ultimately send young people into the gunfight with a knife—underequipped.

When I was a college student pon-dering how best to prepare for ministry, an older Christian once told me: “Know

the message; know the audience; know why it matters.”

As I think back on that good advice, it strikes me that “knowing the message” means knowing the Bible; “knowing the audience” means knowing the cul-ture; “knowing why it matters” means knowing God for oneself in a deeply authentic way.

I was the product of a good Bible college. My undergraduate transcript is filled with biblical studies, theology and Greek. It was a traditional training for ministry, and it taught me “the mes-sage” quite well. But when I graduated and began to preach and serve as a local youth pastor, I realized that I knew a lot more about what I was trying to com-municate than I did about the people to whom I was speaking and the culture in which the dialogue was occurring.

As I considered what kind of education I needed next, I automatically applied to seminary, but without much enthusiasm. Eventually, I enrolled instead in a graduate program in psychology and earned a mas-ter’s degree and a Ph.D. in that area.

That program taught me nothing about God—not intentionally, at least—but it taught me a lot about people and indirectly about ministry. So after eight years of full-time study, I felt better equipped for my calling. But I always regretted the fact that my intellectual training had come in two separate silos, and I missed the integration and cross-pollination that I knew was an indispens-able part of a complete education.

Later, I went to Lee University to teach psychology, and there I saw that inte-grated, real-life combination of biblical truth with the arts and sciences, which I now believe necessary to provide the optimal training for a life of Christian dis-cipleship. I saw this model not just at Lee, but also at many other wonderful Christ-centered institutions around the country that offer accredited degrees.

I have now been president of Lee Uni-versity for 27 years, and I have handed thousands of diplomas in commence-ment ceremonies to students graduating in dozens of fields from history to pre-med to French. For all of them, regard-less of their academic major, I know that they have also taken courses in Bible, in Christian ethics and worldview, and have learned the demands of Christian service and global servanthood.

Now they are ready to go out there into the battle—not with a knife, but with a gun. They have explored the message of the Bible alongside fellow believers, and at the same time have learned the culture of which they are a part—all in an environment that affirms faith rather than destroying it. I believe it is the best possible preparation for the life to which God has called them. 3

Paul Conn served on the psychology faculty at Lee University (then Lee College) for 15 years before being named president in 1986. He received a master’s and Ph.D. from Emory University. Paul and his wife, Darlia, have three married children and eight grandchildren.

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‘Higher’ Higher EducationWhy small Christian colleges offer huge value

I almost missed the opportunity to go to college. I was just out of high school and had thoughts of furthering my education, yet people around me said, “Don’t waste your time. Get out right now

and make a difference in the world.” I wanted to do the right thing, but I was totally confused and didn’t know what to do.

For a year I worked on our family farm saving money and pondering what

I should do. Then a special mentor offered me this single statement that changed my life: “The time you take to sharpen your tools is never wasted.”

My pastor encouraged me to go to a Christian college. There my entire life was transformed. The leadership tools I acquired, the relationships I formed and the social skills I developed are with me to this day. For more than 35 years I have observed countless young people go through that same kind of transformation.

Naomi Schaefer Riley coined the term “higher higher education” regarding Christian colleges in an article she wrote by that title in USA Today (June 21, 2005). “For most high school seniors,” she wrote, “going to a college that bans alcohol and premarital sex, and requires chapel once a week, seems like a raw deal. But the skills students absorb at religious colleges might be giving them an edge in the job market.”

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interdenominational religious graduate school and a large secular university. The differences between the religious institu-tions and the secular institution were incalculable. I found myself in two very different worlds.

But looking back, I can also see the specific benefit to attending a smaller, regional Christian college. Having that kind of environment as a college freshman was instrumental in shaping my own life, and I’ve seen the same ring true for thousands of students

who have come through Valley Forge. So what is the value of attending a Christian college?

» An integrated learning envi-ronment. Someone said, “Christ died to take away our sins, not our minds.” Christian colleges emphasize the importance of the integration of our Christian faith and the academic subject being studied. Focus is clearly placed on developing a Christian worldview by thinking “Christianly” about all academic subjects.

At a Christian college you’ll find caring, godly professors who are highly competent in their fields shepherding students through their scholarly pursuits. And in the tight-knit community of a regional college, the smaller class sizes highlight one of the unique advantages of attending this type of school: the personal attention instructors can give each student.

» An integrated spiritual environment. At a Christian college the student’s spiritual life will also be nurtured. The entire academic community is drawn by what Morton Kelsey calls “the questing spirit” as everyone reaches toward God. Here at Valley Forge Christian College we want our students to experience the presence of God as one of the core components of their college life.

How sad it would be if a student were to become an academic giant but spiritually remain as small as a bonsai plant, a mere image of what might have been. In the smaller environment of a Christian college, there is an

ongoing quest to become men and women of God. That is why the entire environment—from the residence hall to the classroom to the athletic field and beyond—is designed to cultivate spiritual growth.

» An integrated relational environment. Yes, there is a distinct family atmosphere at a Christian college. Yes, the faculty-to-student ratio is low. Yes, we learn each other’s names. Yes, we rejoice in each other’s victories and we empathize with each other’s sorrows. That is part of the charm.

But it is more than that. Someone said, “Very few people are sanctified in isolation.” Where can one better learn about biblical forgiveness and conflict resolution and Christian tolerance than in a place where Christians live and learn and practice the art of giving those around them a little “grace space”?

A.W. Tozer said, “Truth is like a bird; it cannot fly on one wing. Yet, we are forever trying to take off with one wing flapping furiously while the other is tucked neatly out of sight.” A Christian college provides students with the atmosphere to learn how to fly with both wings spread in biblical truth—through an integrated learning, spiritual and relational environment.

In a Christian college you will find a “higher” higher education that will change your entire life. It certainly changed mine. 3

Don Meyer, Ph.D., has been the president of Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pa., since 1997 and has presided over the most rapid growth in the history of the institution.

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I wish I could be educated and trained like other ministers, but I just don’t have the time or money.”

How many times have pastors heard this from church volun-

teers or even from fellow ministers? From recent high school graduates to retirees, from bi-vocational ministers to full-time pastors, when it comes to being equipped for the task of everyday ministry, we can all improve through training. We desire to be solidly grounded in Scripture, theology and practice in order to walk out our faith on an everyday basis. But too often we let budget, time and life circumstances dictate whether we actually pursue biblical training.

Because of this dilemma in our own church family and community, Dr. Alan Johnston and I launched Berea Bible Institute and Seminary a decade ago

out of our church, Abba’s House. Today we are equipping people for ministry and life who cannot take the normal route of four years at a district college and/or three or more years at a tradi-tional seminary. Our specific purpose is to educate and train those who will serve the Lord and His church.

Christian universities and colleges have distinct benefits in educating believers, but I believe when it comes to “equipping the saints” (Eph. 4:12), church-based schools provide unpar-alleled, practical opportunities for a wide range of Christians: those seeking biblical training for the first time, those returning to college and finishing their degree or even those seeking an advanced degree. And in each situation, these Bible schools often make room for an alternative track in which students can continue their education without

costing them a job, family or mountains of debt.

If you’re considering what type of Christian school fits you best, here are five reasons a church-based school may be your best choice.

1) It offers hands-on training.Church-based schools can offer a

high-quality educational experience supplemented with hands-on practical ministry. In what other environment can you work alongside the staff of a local church to see how classroom theories are actually applied in real life? Such men-toring fits the New Testament model of discipleship.

2) It offers more flexibility.Most church-based schools accom-

plish this by offering morning and evening classes on campus. Many times,

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students can take additional classes online and put in the necessary hours for work-related credits. This approach not only offers flexibility, it also means stu-dents can still work an outside job while attending school and/or fulfilling their internship. For distance students, many Bible schools will host special weekly and weekend classes, conferences or services to allow them to join the onsite students for learning and practical min-istry experiences, as well as earning credit toward graduation.

3) It costs less.Although many Christian universi-

ties and colleges have cut tuition costs in recent years to attract new students (and in some cases, stay afloat), the overall cost at these schools can be tens of thousands of dollars. At church-based schools, a college degree can be earned for between $10,000 to $12,000 total, plus living expenses. Staff and retired teaching professionals require little if any remuneration at these schools, meaning students don’t have to absorb the costs.

4) It serves the student and the church.

Church-based schools offer a win-win situation when it comes to educa-tion and service: students get hands-on learning and experience through

“real-world” ministry scenarios at a church, while the church is supplied with a wealth of new, enthusiastic volun-teers to assist their staff and regular vol-unteers. The church may be able to hire future staff from students that already have the ministry DNA imprinted on their lives. At Abba’s House and Berea, for example, most of our members have graduated, kept their secular employ-ment, and are serving our church and mission work around the world.

5) It facilitates true mentoring.Church-based schools help many of

us older pastors mentor young, emerging leaders in a structured and measurable way. Naturally, this is best done face-to-face, yet today’s technology allows young pastors to be mentored and guided through distance learning that’s equally as effective. Any student with a laptop, tablet or smartphone today has access to libraries and research that the older generation only dreamed of. Because of this, today Abba’s House and Berea have branches in Virginia, India and the Dominican Republic and are able to equip, train and mentor a new genera-tion of church leaders.

When I consider the unique value of church-based schooling, all I have to do is think of the amazing testimonies of

those around me. Dawn Coulter is a Berea graduate

who, while maintaining her successful career, has launched and facilitates a church staff in a poor inner-city area of Chattanooga, Tenn. Her husband serves as a deacon at Abba’s House, while Dawn spends her Sundays teaching and loving those less fortunate in the inner city.

Our student pastor, Chris Brooks, finished his Bachelor of Science with us, and I taught him New Testament Greek. A gifted young man, Chris was saved after a successful military career and business career, and he only needed a few hours to complete his degree. Berea got him over the finish line.

Church-based schools are dream nur-turers. They are places that give people that little nudge that launches them into God’s purpose for their lives. And though church-based education can’t be everything to everybody, these institu-tions provide a unique focus that is both narrow yet sharp. They serve a clear purpose in God’s kingdom and may be exactly what you need as you consider the type of school to attend. 3

Ron PhilliPs, D.Min., is the pastor of Abba’s House in Chattanooga, Tenn., and the co-founder and chancellor of Berea Bible Institute and Seminary.


How we CHose

charisma’s best christian colleges

For many years, Charisma has served not only the Pentecostal/charismatic community, but also the wider evangelical community. We know the two communities overlap, yet

when we created Charisma’s Best Christian Universities, Colleges and Schools, we were primarily aiming to serve the Pentecostal/charismatic institu-tions of higher learning because they have few other avenues to reach potential students.

We believe sending young people to a Christian institution of higher learning is vital today, partly because as the American cul-ture becomes more and more ungodly, we need strong Christian leaders—which is what these institutions pro-duce. We also know that secular schools can often challenge a student’s faith to the extent that students fall away from their Christian faith. This motivates parents and grandparents to get their college-bound students in Christian schools, where their faith is developed rather than destroyed.

Because of this, Charisma’s Best Chris-tian Universities, Colleges and Schools is

more than just an advertising vehicle; it’s our attempt to serve this community with a guide that is informative, authori-tative, and helps parents, grandparents and students make a wise decision—including looking at colleges they may not know exist.

We started with a list of 311 Christian schools and narrowed it down to the 268 currently included. Though the listings are free, many colleges paid for an enhanced listing or bought display advertising so they could tell their story in their own way. To help you focus on which schools are either Pentecostal/charismatic or are open to Pentecostal/charismatic theology,

we added an icon that is a Holy Spirit dove next to these schools. These are the ones we call “Charisma’s Best.”

We also eliminated any colleges we knew were anti-Pentecostal. In fact, a couple of schools we contacted even asked us to take them off our lists, which we

did. However, many Protestant and evan-gelical colleges with solid reputations are open to Pentecostal/charismatic students.

Though we’ve done due diligence, we can’t vouch for every school. We believe our information is correct and that the schools we’re endorsing merit this; however, we want this to be interactive, so if we’ve made a mistake, please con-tact us so that we can

make changes in the future. Likewise, if we haven’t included a university, college or Bible school that should be listed, send us contact information for that school so that we can research it more and make a qualified decision. More than anything, we hope this listing serves as an invaluable guide during the key process of selecting a school. —Steve Strang, Publisher c

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Amridge UniversityMontgomery, ALPhone: (334) 387-7000Website: amridgeuniversity.eduEmail: admissions @amridgeuniversity.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

bethany bible CollegeDothan, ALPhone: (334) 793-3189Website: bethanybc.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Concordia CollegeSelma, ALPhone: (334) 874-5700Website: ccal.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: LutheranDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Heritage Christian UniversityFlorence, ALPhone: (800) 367-3565Website: hcu.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Huntsville bible CollegeHuntsville, ALPhone: (256) 539-0834Website: hbc1.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

In Character School of ministry

Mobile, ALPhone: (251) 661-1951Website: getincharacter.orgEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate

Judson CollegeMarion, ALPhone: (800) 447-9472Website: judson.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

New life bible CollegeMontgomery, AL

Phone: (334) 558-0258Website: nlbcollege.orgEmail: [email protected]: Church of God in ChristDegrees: Bachelor’s

Samford UniversityBirmingham, ALPhone: (800) 888-7218Website: samford.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Selma UniversitySelma, ALPhone: (334) 872-2533Website: selmauniversity.orgEmail: selmau.admissions @bellsouth.net Affiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Southeastern bible CollegeBirmingham, ALPhone: (205) 970-9200Website: sebc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Alaska bible CollegeGlenallen, AKPhone: (800) 478-7884Website: akbible.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Alaska Christian CollegeSoldotna, AKPhone: (877) 222-7211Website: alaskacc.eduEmail: [email protected]: EvangelicalDegrees: Certificate

Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage, AKPhone: (800) 252-7528Website: alaskapacific.eduEmail: admissions @alaskapacific.eduAffiliation: MethodistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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American Indian College of the

Assemblies of GodPhoenix, AZPhone: (800) 933-3828Website: aicag.eduEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Arizona Christian UniversityPhoenix, AZPhone: (800) 247-2697Website: arizonachristian.eduEmail: admissions @arizonachristian.eduAffiliation: EvangelicalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Gateway International bible InstitutePhoenix, AZPhone: (602) 993-5353Website: gibionline.orgEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZPhone: (800) 800-9776Website: gcu.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Central baptist CollegeConway, ARPhone: (800) 205-6872Website: cbc.eduEmail: [email protected]: Baptist Missionary Association of AmericaDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, ARPhone: (479) 248-7236Website: ecollege.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Freedom bible College and SeminaryRogers, ARPhone: (800) 494-7497Website: freedom biblecollege.orgEmail: admissions @freedombiblecollege.orgAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

ouachita baptist UniversityArkadelphia, ARPhone: (870) 245-5110Website: obu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Arkansas Baptist State ConventionDegrees: Bachelor’s

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Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CAPhone: (800) 825-5278Website: apu.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

bethesda Christian University

Anaheim, CAPhone: (714) 517-1945Website: buc.eduEmail: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

biola UniversityLa Mirada, CAPhone: (562) 903-6000Website: biola.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

California baptist UniversityRiverside, CAPhone: (877) 228-8866Website: calbaptist.eduEmail: admissions @calbaptist.eduAffiliation: California Southern Baptist ConventionDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s



California Christian CollegeFresno, CAPhone: (559) 251-4215Website: calchristiancollege.eduEmail: admissions @calchristiancollege.eduAffiliation: ChristianDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CAPhone: (877) 258-3678Website: clunet.eduEmail: [email protected]: LutheranDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Canyon Hills Bible College

Bakersfield, CAPhone: (204) 325-8648Website: canyonhillsbible college.orgEmail: N/AAffiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Certificate, Associate

Concordia UniversityIrvine, CAPhone: (949) 214-3010Website: cui.eduEmail: [email protected]: Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Cottonwood Leadership College

Los Alamitos, CAPhone: (562) 308-2460Website: cottonwoodcollege.orgEmail: clcinfo@cotton woodcollege.orgAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate

Harvest Bible UniversityLos Angeles, CAPhone: (213) 384-8747Website: harvest.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA

Phone: (909) 599-5433Website: lifepacific.eduEmail: admissions @lifepacific.eduAffiliation: International Church of the Foursquare GospelDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Pacific Baptist CollegePamona, CAPhone: (877) 622-2921Website: pacificbaptist.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Patten UniversityOakland, CAPhone: (877) 427-8836Website: patten.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CAPhone: (866) 323-0233Website: providencecc.eduEmail: admissions @providencecc.netAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

San Diego Christian CollegeEl Cajon, CAPhone: (619) 588-7747Website: sdcc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

School of Bible Theology Seminary

and UniversitySan Jacinto, CAPhone: (951) 927-3410Website: sbtsu.orgEmail: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Simpson UniversityRedding, CAPhone: (530) 226-4606Website: simpsonu.eduEmail: admissions @simpsonu.eduAffiliation: Christian and Missionary AllianceDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CAPhone: (619) 421-6700Website: swccd.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

The King’s UniversityVan Nuys, CA

Phone: (818) 779-8040Website: kingsuniversity.eduEmail: admissions @kingsuniversity.eduAffiliation: CharismaticDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Vanguard UniversityCosta Mesa, CA

Phone: (800) 722-6279Website: vanguard.eduEmail: admissions @vanguard.eduAffiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Vision International UniversityRamona, CAPhone: (760) 789-4700Website: vision.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Vision UniversityPasadena, CAPhone: (626) 791-1200Website: visionu.netEmail: VisonUniversityUSA @gmail.comAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CAPhone: (916) 577-2200Website: jessup.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CAPhone: (213) 388-1000Website: wmu.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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aCFM International Training Center

Calgary, AL, CanadaPhone: (918) 392-0511Website: afcmitc.com

Email: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Certificate

Briercrest Bible CollegeCaron, SK, CanadaPhone: (306) 756-3200Website: briercrest.caEmail: [email protected]: Briercrest Gospel AssemblyDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Canadian Baptist Bible CollegeWinkler, MB, CanadaPhone: (204) 325-8648Website: canadianbaptist biblecollege.comEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Canada Christian CollegeToronto, ON, CanadaPhone: (416) 391-5000Website: canadachristian college.comEmail: jennifer @canadachristiancollege.comAffiliation: Christian and Missionary AllianceDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Crandall UniversityMoncton, NB, CanadaPhone: (506) 858-8970Website: crandallu.caEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Eston CollegeEston, SK, Canada

Phone: (888) 440-3224Website: estoncollege.caEmail: admissions @estoncollege.caAffiliation: PentecostalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Horizon College and Seminary

Saskatoon, SK, CanadaPhone: (877) 374-6655Website: horizon.eduEmail: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Redeemer UniversityAncaster, ON, CanadaPhone: (905) 648-2131Website: redeemer.caEmail: [email protected]: Reformed ChristianDegrees: Bachelor’s



Steinbach Bible CollegeSteinbach, MB, CanadaPhone: (204) 326-6451Website: slcconline.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Summit Pacific CollegeAbbottsford, BC, Canada

Phone: (604) 853-7491Website: summitpacific.caEmail: admissions @summitpacific.caAffiliation: Pentecostal Assemblies of CanadaDegrees: Biblical Theology, Church Ministries

Trinity Western UniversityLangley, BC, CanadaPhone: (604) 888-7511Website: twu.caEmail: [email protected]: ProtestantDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Tyndale University College and SeminaryToronto, ON, CanadaPhone: (416) 226-6380Website: tyndale.caEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s

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Colorado Christian University

Longwood, COPhone: (303) 963-3200Website: ccu.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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american UniversityWashington, D.C.Phone: (202) 885-6000Website: american.eduEmail: admissions @american.eduAffiliation: United MethodistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

apostolic Christian CollegeWashington, D.C.Phone: (202) 544-6940Website: apostolicchristian college.comEmail: registrar@apostolic christiancollege.comAffiliation: EvangelicalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Baptist College of floridaGraceville, FLPhone: (800) 328-2660Website: baptistcollege.eduEmail: admissions @baptistcollege.eduAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FLPhone: (800) 448-0228Website: bethune.cookman.eduEmail: admissions @cookman.eduAffiliation: MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Clearwater Christian CollegeClearwater, FLPhone: (800) 348-4463Website: clearwater.eduEmail: admissions @clearwater.eduAffiliation: Nondenominational

SoutheaStern univerSity1000 Longfellow BoulevardLakeland, FL 33801(800) 500-8760SEU.eduSoutheastern University offers more than 50 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs, including our new Doctor of Education. With over 3,400 students, SEU prepares its graduates for a lifetime of service in career fields such as nursing, communication, teaching, performing arts, business and ministry. Our beautiful, modern campus is situated in Lakeland, Fla., within 30 minutes of Tampa and the Disney area of Orlando.

Founded: 1935affiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees offered: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, DoctorateFreshmen admissions: Either SAT or ACT required application deadline (fall): Rolling admissions process; apply todayundergraduate student body: 3,083; 44% male, 56% female; 1% Asian, 13% black, 15% Hispanic, 62% white, 9% other descent; 3% international, 69% from in-stateStudents who live on campus: 42%online enrollment: 288Freshmen retention: 69%Graduation rate: 38%academic staff (Ft): 101

Student/teacher ratio: 19:1average class size: 19no. campus ministries: 24expenses: Tuition/Fees: $19,986; Books/Supplies: $1,200; Room/Board: $8,647notable alumni: Caleb Kinchlow (Emmy Award winner); Kristen Ledlow (ESPN co-host for NBA Inside Stuff); Manwell Reyes (Group1Crew lead singer); Dee Gordon (MLB shortstop); Chester Spellman (appointed by Governor Rick Scott as Chief Executive Officer of Volunteer Florida)admissions email: [email protected]



Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Evangelical Bible College and SeminaryGreenacres, FLPhone: (561) 965-0363 Website: ebcministries.orgEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Faith Theological Seminary and Christian CollegeTampa, FLPhone: (813) 886-8492 Website: ftscc.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Florida Christian CollegeKissimmee, FLPhone: (407) 847-8966Website: fcc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Global Impact Bible College and SeminaryBradenton, FLPhone: (941) 792-2080Website: gibcs.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Grace and Truth Christian UniversityTampa, FLPhone: (813) 903-8822Website: graceandtruth empowered.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate

Heritage University and SeminaryKissimmee, FLPhone: (407) 348-6200Website: heritageseminary.comEmail: admissions @heritageseminary.comAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Life Christian University

Lutz, FLPhone: (813) 909-9720Website: lcus.edu

Email: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Logos Christian UniversityJacksonville, FLPhone: (904) 398-3700Website: logos.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FLPhone: (888) 468-6722Website: pba.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

River Bible InstituteTampa, FL

Phone: (813) 899-0085Website: revival.com/rbiEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FLPhone: (800) 500-8760Website: seu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Trinity College of FloridaTrinity, FLPhone: (727) 376-6911Website: trinitycollege.eduEmail: admissions @trinitycollege.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate

University of the Supernatural Ministry

Miami, FLPhone: (305) 398-7969Website: university.kingjesusministry.orgEmail: university @kingjesusministry.orgAffiliation: CharismaticDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

University Ministries InternationalTallahassee, FLPhone: (850) 383-0494Website: uminternational.com

Email: dresbrown @uminternational.comAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Vision Christian Bible CollegeGroveland, FLPhone: (352) 557-4814Website: visionchristian biblecollege.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Warner UniversityLake Wales, FLPhone: (800) 309-9563Website: warner.eduEmail: [email protected]: Church of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Zion Christian University

Clearwater, FLPhone: (727) 791-4846Website: zion.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: PentecostalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Bible training program

Zoe UniversityJacksonville, FLPhone: (904) 743-6166Website: zoeuniversity.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GAPhone: (404) 627-2681Website: beulah.orgEmail: admissionsinfo @beulah.orgAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Brewton-Parker CollegeMount Vernon, GAPhone: (912) 583-3265Website: bpc.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Covenant CollegeLookout Mountain, GAPhone: (706) 820-2398Website: covenant.eduEmail: admissions @covenant.eduAffiliation: Presbyterian Church in AmericaDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Emmanuel CollegeFranklin Springs, GA

Phone: (800) 860-8800Website: ec.eduEmail: [email protected]: International Pentecostal Holiness ChurchDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Free Chapel School of Discipleship

Gainesville, GAPhone: (678) 677-8300Website: freechapel .org/discipleship /school-of-discipleshipEmail: N/AAffiliation: PentecostalDegrees: Certificate

New Hope Bible InstituteWarner Robins, GAPhone: (478) 953-7898Website: nhbi.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Toccoa Falls CollegeStephens, GAPhone: (706) 886-7299Website: tfc.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: Christian and Missionary AllianceDegrees: Bachelor’s

Truett McConnell CollegeCleveland, GAPhone: (800) 226-8621Website: truett.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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YWAM Kona University of the Nations

Kailua-Kona, HIPhone: (808) 326-7228Website: uofnkona.eduEmail: [email protected]



Affiliation: CharismaticDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Christian life CollegeMount Prospect, ILPhone: (847) 259-1840 Website: christianlifecollege.eduEmail: info@christianlife college.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Dayspring Bible CollegeMundelein, ILPhone: (224) 677-7800Website: dbc.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Greenville CollegeGreenville, ILPhone: (618) 664-7100Website: greenville.edu

Email: admissions @greenville.eduAffiliation: Free MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Jerusalem University CollegeRockford, ILPhone: (800) 891-9408Website: juc.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Judson UniversityElgin, ILPhone: (800) 879-5376Website: judsonu.eduEmail: [email protected]: American BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

north Park UniversityChicago, ILPhone: (800) 888-6728Website: northpark.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: Evangelical Covenant ChurchDegrees: Bachelor’s

olivet nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, ILPhone: (815) 939-5011Website: olivet.eduEmail: [email protected]: Church of the NazareneDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, ILPhone: (800) 748-0085Website: trnty.eduEmail: [email protected]: ReformedDegrees: Bachelor’s

Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL

Phone: (630) 752-5005Website: wheaton.eduEmail: admissions @wheaton.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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anderson UniversityAnderson, IN

Phone: (765) 641-4080Website: anderson.eduEmail: [email protected]: Church of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Huntington UniversityHuntington, INPhone: (800) 642-6493Website: huntington.eduEmail: admissions @huntington.eduAffiliation: United Brethren in ChristDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Trinity College of the Bible Theological seminaryNewburgh, INPhone: (800) 457-5510Website: trinitysem.edu

EvangEl UnivErsity1111 N. Glenstone Ave.Springfield, MO 65802(800) 382-6435evangel.eduBoldly Christian. Unquestionably academic. These four words tell the story of Evangel. As the national university of arts, sciences and professions of the Assemblies of God, Evangel’s focus is to train young people for leadership positions in business, government, church and home.

Evangel is a residential university, drawing more than 2,200 students from all 50 states and many foreign countries. The university recently completed

an extensive campus development program, with nine major construction projects.

Evangel offers more than 100 undergraduate academic programs and 12 master’s degrees. Study-abroad opportunities are offered in Australia, England, France, China, Russia, the Middle East and Latin America, and competitive internship opportunities abound.

Founded: 1955affiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master'saccreditation: CSWE, NASM, NCATE, HLC of NCAFreshmen admissions: Either SAT or ACT requiredacceptance rate: 64%application deadline (spring): 12/15/13Undergraduate student body: 44% male, 56% femalestudent/teacher ratio: 16:1Expenses: Tuition: $18,920;

Room/Board: $6,910Financial aid: (417) 865-2811; 90% undergrads with financial neednotable alumni: Bob Fer-guson (Senior Vice Presi-dent, Global Cadillac); Sara Groves (award-win-ning singer/songwriter); Dr. Fred Mihm (professor of anesthesia, Stan-ford University Medical School); Steve Poppen (VP/CFO of the Minnesota Vikings [NFL]); George O. Wood (General Superin-tendent of the Assemblies of God)admissions email: [email protected]



Email: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INPhone: (800) 489-8646Website: valpo.eduEmail: [email protected]: LutheranDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Central CollegePelia, IAPhone: (641) 628-5286Website: central.eduEmail: [email protected]: Reformed Church in AmericaDegrees: Bachelor’s

Dordt CollegeSioux Center, IAPhone: (800) 343-6738Website: dordt.eduEmail: [email protected]: Christian ReformedDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IAPhone: (515) 964-0601Website: faith.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Deaf Missions Training CenterCouncil Bluffs, IAPhone: (712) 322-5493Website: deafmissions.com/ibtcEmail: N/AAffiliation: Christ’s Church of the DeafDegrees: Certificate

Kingsway Christian College and SeminaryNorwalk, IAPhone: (515) 288-2852Website: kingsway.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Baker UniversityBaldwin City, KSPhone: (800) 873-4282Website: bakeru.eduEmail: [email protected]: United MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Central Christian CollegeMcPherson, KSPhone: (800) 835-0078Website: centralchristian.eduEmail: rick.wyatt @centralchristian.eduAffiliation: Free MethodistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Friends UniversityWichita, KSPhone: (316) 295-5100Website: friends.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Midamerica nazarene UniversityOlathe, KSPhone: (913) 971-3380Website: mnu.eduEmail: [email protected]: NazareneDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

ottawa UniversityOttawa, KSPhone: (785) 242-5200Website: ottawa.eduEmail: [email protected]: American BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Southwestern CollegeWinfield, KSPhone: (800) 846-1543Website: sckans.eduEmail: [email protected]: United MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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asbury UniversityWilmore, KYPhone: (800) 888-1818Website: asbury.eduEmail: [email protected]: Interdenominational


Boyce CollegeLouisville, KYPhone: (502) 897-4201Website: boycecollege.comEmail: boyceadmissions @sbts.eduAffiliation: Southern BaptistDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s

Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KYPhone: (270) 789-5220Website: campbellsville.eduEmail: admission @campbellsville.eduAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Mid-Continent UniversityMayfield, KYPhone: (270) 247-8521Website: midcontinent.eduEmail: admissions @midcontinent.eduAffiliation: Southern BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Union CollegeBarbourville, KYPhone: (800) 489-8646Website: unionky.eduEmail: [email protected]: United MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYPhone: (606) 539-4240Website: ucumberlands.eduEmail: admiss @ucumberlands.eduAffiliation: Southern BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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evangel Christian University of americaMonroe, LAPhone: (800) 346-4014 Website: ecua.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Team Impact Christian UniversityBaton Rouge, LAPhone: (225) 292 1771Website: tiuniversity.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Faith School of Theology

Charleston, MEPhone: (207) 285-3373Website: faithschool.orgEmail: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Certificate

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Maryland Bible College and SeminaryBaltimore, MDPhone: (410) 488-2606Website: mbcs.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

washington Bible CollegeLanham, MDPhone: (301) 552-1400Website: bible.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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eastern nazarene CollegeQuincy, MAPhone: (617) 745-3711Website: enc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NazareneDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Gordon CollegeWenham, MAPhone: (866) 464-6736Website: gordon.edu



Email: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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concordia UniversityAnn Arbor, MIPhone: (800) 253-0680Website: cuaa.eduEmail: [email protected]: Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MIPhone: (616) 222-1426Website: cornerstone.eduEmail: admissions @cornerstone.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

grace Bible collegeGrand Rapids, MIPhone: (616) 538-2330Website: gbcol.eduEmail: [email protected]: Grace Gospel FellowshipDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

hope collegeHolland, MIPhone: (616) 395-7850Website: hope.eduEmail: [email protected]: Reformed Church in AmericaDegrees: Bachelor’s

Kuyper collegeGrand Rapids, MIPhone: (800) 511-3749Website: kuyper.eduEmail: [email protected]: ReformedDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Spring arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MIPhone: (800) 968-0011Website: arbor.edu

Email: [email protected]: Free MethodistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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acts international Bible collegeBlaine, MNPhone: (763) 755-4800, ext. 114Website: actscollege.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Bethel UniversitySt. Paul, MNPhone: (800) 255-8706Website: bethel.eduEmail: buadmissions-cas @bethel.eduAffiliation: Converge Worldwide (former Baptist General Conference)

Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

concordia collegeMoorhead, MNPhone: (800) 699-9897Website: cord.eduEmail: [email protected]: Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

crossroads collegeRochester, MNPhone: (507) 288-4563Website: crossroadscollege.eduEmail: cwilliams @crossroadscollege.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

crown collegeSt. Bonifacius, MNPhone: (952) 446-4142Website: crown.eduEmail: [email protected]: Christian and Missionary AllianceDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

InternatIonal House of Prayer unIversIty12901 S. US Highway 71 Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 763-0243ihopu.orgIHOPU is for students who long to encounter Jesus. As part of the International House of Prayer, our Bible school is built on the centrality of the Word and 24/7 prayer with worship, equipping students in the Word and the power of the Spirit for the bold proclamation of the Lord Jesus and His kingdom. Training at IHOPU forms not only minds, but also lifestyle and character to sustain students for a life of obedience, humility

and anointed service in the kingdom. Our curriculum combines in-depth biblical training with discipleship, practical service, outreach and works of compassion. With schools of ministry, music, media and missions, our one- to four-year programs prepare students to serve the Great Commission and obey Jesus’ com-mandments to love God and people.

founded: 2000affiliation: NondenominationalDegrees offered: Certificateaccreditation: Not accreditedacceptance rate: 99%application deadline (fall): 7/19/14undergraduate student body: 657; 48% male, 52% female; 12% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 74% white, 3% other descent; 14% international, 35% from in-stateresident students: 0% live on campus

online enrollment: 650freshmen retention: 62%areas of study: Forerunner School of Ministry 52%, Forerunner Music Academy 38%, ACTS School of Missions 8%, Forerunner Media Institute 2%academic staff (ft): 18student/teacher ratio: 13:1average class size: 30no. campus ministries: 10expenses: Tuition/Fees: $2,250admissions email: [email protected]



North Central University

Minneapolis, MNPhone: (800) 289-6222Website: northcentral.eduEmail: admission @northcentral.eduAffiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Bachelor’s

Oak Hills Christian CollegeBedmidji, MNPhone: (888) 751-8670Website: oakhills.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Spirit Life Bible CollegeBrooklyn Center, MNPhone: (763) 560-7221Website: slbc.slcgrace.comEmail: biblecollege @spirituallifeministry.comAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Belhaven UniversityJackson, MSPhone: (601) 968-5940Website: bellhaven.eduEmail: [email protected]: PresbyterianDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Blue Mountain CollegeBlue Mountain, MSPhone: (662) 685-4161Website: bmc.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Mississippi CollegeClinton, MSPhone: (601) 925-3800Website: mc.eduEmail: enrollment [email protected]: Southern BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Southeastern Baptist CollegeJones, MSPhone: (601) 426-6346Website: southeastern baptist.eduEmail: rkitchens @southeasternbaptist.eduAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Tougaloo CollegeJackson, MSPhone: (601) 977-7700Website: tougaloo.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

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Biblical Life College and Seminary

Dixon, MOPhone: (573) 759-6238Website: biblical-life.com

Email: [email protected]: CharismaticDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Carver Baptist Bible CollegeKansas City, MOPhone: (816) 333-1577Website: carverbible collegekc.orgEmail: admissions @carverbiblecollegekc.orgAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MOPhone: (800) 222-0525Website: cofo.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MO

Phone: (800) 382-6435Website: evangel.edu

Oral rOberts University7777 S. Lewis Ave.Tulsa, OK 74171(918) 495-6518oru.eduMAKE NO LITTLE PLANS HERE. This powerful challenge of ORU's founder, Oral Roberts, is central to the DNA of the university bearing his name. Oral Roberts University, a world-renowned Christian university, builds Spirit-empowered leaders who impact their world. Boldly pursue your purpose. Experience ORU for yourself. Get connected at campusvisits.oru.edu or oru.edu/admissions or (800) 678-8876.

Founded: 1963affiliation: Non-denominationalDegrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorateaccreditation: HLC, NCACS, CCNE, ABET, NCATEFreshmen admissions: Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 940 critical thinking/math combined; ACT 20acceptance rate: 59%application deadline (fall): Rolling admissions processUndergraduate student body: 2,873; 44% male, 56% female; 2% Asian, 17% black, 7% Hispanic, 51% white, 20% other descent; 7% international, 44% from in-statestudents who live on campus: 69%Online enrollment: 209Freshmen retention: 81%Graduation rate: 56%Most popular degrees: Nursing, Business

Administration, Ministry & Leadership, Media, Biologyacademic staff (Ft): 141student/teacher ratio: 16:1average class size: 19no. campus ministries: 40+expenses: Tuition/Fees: $22,508; Books/Supplies: varies; Room/Board: $9,296Financial aid: (918) 495-6510; average aid package $20,437notable alumni: Clifton Taulbert (author of several national best-sellers); Dr. Stephen Mansfield (New York Times best-selling author of The Faith of George W. Bush); Jim Stovall (author/Emmy Award-winning co-founder and president of the Narrative Television Network); Dr. Mitchell Duininck (director of In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, Okla.)admissions email: [email protected]



Email: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Global UniversitySpringfield, MO

Phone: (800) 443-1083Website: globaluniversity.eduEmail: recruit @globaluniversity.eduAffiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

International House of Prayer University

Kansas City, MOPhone: (816) 763-0243Website: ihopu.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate

James River Leadership College

Ozark, MOPhone: (417) 581-5433Website: jlrc.comEmail: admissions @jamesriver.org

Affiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate

Lindenwood UniversitySt. Charles, MOPhone: (636) 949-4949Website: lindenwood.eduEmail: admissions @lindenwood.eduAffiliation: PresbyterianDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MOPhone: (417) 328-5281Website: sbuniv.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

St. Louis Christian CollegeFlorissant, MOPhone: (314) 837-6777Website: slcconline.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTPhone: (800) 877-6259Website: rocky.eduEmail: meghan [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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Concordia UniversitySeward, NEPhone: (800) 535-5494Website: cune.eduEmail: [email protected]: Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Grace UniversityOmaha, NEPhone: (402) 449-2831Website: graceuniversity.eduEmail: admissions @graceuniversity.eduAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Hastings CollegeHastings, NEPhone: (800) 532-7642Website: hastings.eduEmail: hcadmissions @hastings.eduAffiliation: PresbyterianDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

nebraska Christian CollegePapillion, NEPhone: (402) 935-9400Website: nechristian.eduEmail: admissions @nechristian.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Valley Forge Christian College1401 Charlestown Rd.Phoenixville, PA 19460(800) 432-8322vfcc.eduValley Forge Christian College is located on 106 beautiful acres 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia. VFCC offers 57 undergraduate and six graduate degrees. Through a rigorous academic environment, dynamic chapel services and practical leadership experiences, students are transformed daily as VFCC fulfills its mission: to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.

Founded: 1939affiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees offered: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’saccreditation: MSCHE, CCCU, CSWEFreshmen admissions: SAT required. SAT 850 acceptance rate: 70%application deadline (fall): 08/01/14; rolling admissions processUndergraduate student body: 1,040; 48% male, 52% female; 1% Asian, 12% black, 9% Hispanic, 62% white, 15% other descent; 1% international, 53% from in-statestudents who live on campus: 83%online enrollment: 29Freshmen retention: 75%graduation rate: 48%Most popular degrees: Digital Media, Early Childhood Education, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology-Counseling,

Youth MinistryDistinctive programs: Deaf Ministries, Entrepreneurial Studies, Social Workacademic staff (Ft): 33student/teacher ratio: 17:1average class size: 22no. campus ministries: 20expenses: Tuition/Fees: $17,614; Books/Supplies: $500; Room/Board: $7,794Financial aid: (610) 917-1475; 98% undergrads with financial need; average aid package $11,985notable alumni: Philip Bongiorno (distinguished church leader); Court Durkalski (CEO of Truline Industries); Morris Cerullo (international evangelist); Dr. Stephen R. Tourville (PennDel District Superintendent, Assemblies of God); John Higgins (missionary to India)admissions email: [email protected]



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Drew UniversityMadison, NJPhone: (973) 408-3739Website: drew.eduEmail: [email protected]: MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

somerset Christian CollegeNewark, NJPhone: (800) 234-9305Website: somerset.eduEmail: [email protected]: Pillar of Fire InternationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Concordia CollegeBronx, NYPhone: (800) 937-2655Website: concordia-ny.eduEmail: admission @concordia-ny.eduAffiliation: LutheranDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Davis CollegeJohnson City, NYPhone: (877) 949-3248Website: davisny.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Houghton CollegeHoughton, NYPhone: (800) 777-2556Website: houghton.eduEmail: admission @houghton.eduAffiliation: The Wesleyan Church


International Bible CollegeStony Brook, NYPhone: (631) 689-7760Website: international baptistny.orgEmail: info@international baptistny.orgAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Nyack CollegeNyack, NYPhone: (800) 336-9225Website: nyack.eduEmail: [email protected]: Christian and Missionary AllianceDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

roberts wesleyan CollegeRochester, NYPhone: (585) 594-6000Website: roberts.eduEmail: benedict_mattie @roberts.edu

Affiliation: Free Methodist ChurchDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

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Brevard CollegeBrevard, NCPhone: (828) 884-8300Website: brevard.eduEmail: [email protected]: MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Fire school of MinistryConcord, NC

Phone: (704) 782-3555Website: fire-school.orgEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Gardner-webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NCPhone: (800) 253-6472Website: gardner-webb.edu

Anderson University316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621(800) 542-3594andersonuniversity.eduU.S. News & World Report recognizes AU as a “Best Christian College;” a Top Tier (No. 20) University in the South, the No. 2 Regional College in the South for “Excellence in Teaching,” and one of the “Up and Coming Universities to Watch” in the nation for four years in a row. The Princeton Review calls us one of the “Best Southeastern Universities,” and Insti-tutional Research and Evaluation named AU one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.”

Founded: 1911Affiliation: South Carolina Baptist Conventiondegrees offered: Bachelor's, Master's, DoctorateAccreditation: CCSACS, NASM, NCATE, ACBSP, NASADFreshmen Admissions: Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 1000; ACT 21Acceptance rate: 75%Application deadline (fall): 7/1/14Undergraduate student body: 2,614; 34% male, 66% female; 1% Asian, 8% black, 2% Hispanic, 86% white, 3% other descent; 2% interna-tional, 82% from in-stateresident students: 72% live on campusonline enrollment: 300Freshmen retention: 76%Graduation rate: 48%Most popular majors: Bio/Pre-Med, Graphic Design, Business, Interior Design, Education, Kinesiology,

Nursing, Theatre/Musical TheatreAcademic staff (Ft): 110student/teacher ratio: 17:1Average class size: 20no. campus ministries: 23expenses: Tuition/Fees: $21,730; Room/Board: $8,184Financial aid: (864) 231-2070; 99% undergrads with financial need; average aid package $23,366notable alumni: Perry Noble (pastor, NewSpring Church); Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life of Bees); James Lee Barrett (award-winning screenwriter); Kerry Howard (interior designer featured on Top Design and Design Wars); Chris Brown (worship pastor, Elevation Church); George Kanellos (White House preservationist)Admissions email: admission@anderson university.edu



Email: admissions @gardner-webb.eduAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Heritage Bible CollegeDunn, NC

Phone: (910) 892-3178Website: heritagebible college.eduEmail: pparker@heritage biblecollege.eduAffiliation: Pentecostal Free Will BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Impact UniversityClemmons, NCPhone: (336) 714-4048Website: impactuniv.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Laurel UniversityHigh Point, NCPhone: (336) 887-3000Website: laureluniversity.edu

Email: jreese @laureluniversity.eduAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Montreat CollegeMontreat, NCPhone: (800) 662-6968Website: montreat.eduEmail: admissions @montreat.eduAffiliation: Presbyterian (U.S.A.)Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Peace CollegeRaleigh, NCPhone: (919) 508-2000Website: peace.eduEmail: [email protected]: PresbyterianDegrees: Bachelor’s

Piedmont International UniversityWinston-Salem, NCPhone: (800) 937-5097Website: pbc.edu

Email: admissions @piedmontu.edu Affiliation: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

STC Bible CollegeThomasville, NCPhone: (336) 472-4109Website: stcbiblecollege.comEmail: admin @stcbiblecollege.comAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Wingate UniversityWingate, NCPhone: (800) 755-5550Website: wingate.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Trinity Bible CollegeEllendale, ND

Phone: (701) 349-3621Website: trinitybiblecollege.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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allegheny Wesleyan CollegeSalem, OHPhone: (330) 337-6403Website: awc.eduEmail: [email protected]: Wesleyan MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Lee University1120 North Ocoee StreetCleveland, TN 37320-3450(423) 614-8000leeuniversity.eduLee University is a Christian university whose purpose is to provide learning experiences designed to develop in students the knowledge, appreciation, understanding and ability that will prepare them for responsible living in the world.

Founded: 1918Affiliation: Church of GodDegrees offered: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’sFreshmen admissions: Either SAT or ACT required Application deadline (fall): Rolling admissions process; apply todayUndergraduate student body: 4,550; 43% male, 57% female; 1% Asian, 5% black, 4% Hispanic, 76% white, 14% other descent; 5% international, 49% from in-statestudents who live on campus: 43%

Online enrollment: 577Freshmen retention: 77%Graduation rate: 49%Academic staff (Ft): 157student/teacher ratio: 18:1Average class size: 20no. campus ministries: 50+expenses: Tuition/Fees: $6,875; Books/Supplies: $575; Room/Board: $2,985Financial aid: (423) 614-8500Admissions email: [email protected]



Capital UniversityColumbus, OHPhone: (866) 544-6175Website: capital.eduEmail: [email protected]: LutheranDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OHPhone: (800) 233-2784Website: cedarville.eduEmail: admissions @cedarville.eduAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Cincinnati Christian UniversityCincinnati, OHPhone: (513) 244-8100Website: ccuniversity.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OHPhone: (740) 283-6226Website: franciscan.eduEmail: admissions @franciscan.eduAffiliation: Roman CatholicDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

God’s Bible School and CollegeCincinnati, OHPhone: (513) 721-7944Website: gbs.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OHPhone: (866) 462-6868Website: gotomvnu.comEmail: [email protected]: NazareneDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Ohio Mid-Western CollegeSharonville, OHPhone: (513) 772-9888Website: omw.eduEmail: ohiomidwestern [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Valor Christian CollegeColumbus, OH

Phone: (800) 940-9422Website: valorcollege.comEmail: admissions @valorcollege.comAffiliation: CharismaticDegrees: Certificate, Associate

Tri-State Bible CollegeSouth Point, OHPhone: (740) 377-2520Website: tsbc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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Family of Faith CollegeShawnee, OKPhone: (405) 273-5331Website: familyoffaith college.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, OKPhone: (405) 878-2023Website: okbu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern Baptist ConventionDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityBartlesville, OKPhone: (866) 222-8226Website: okwu.eduEmail: [email protected]

SouthweStern ASSemblieS of God univerSity1200 Sycamore St.Waxahachie, TX 75165(888) 937-7348sagu.eduSouthwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927 and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees on campus or online. More information is available at sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.

founded: 1927Affiliation: Assemblies of Goddegrees offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Fall 2014)Accreditation: SACSundergraduate student body: 1,702resident students: 61% live on campusonline enrollment: 562freshmen retention: 61%Graduation rate: 47%Academic staff (ft): 74Student/teacher ratio: 21:1no. campus ministries: 20expenses: Tuition/Fees: $16,950; Room/Board: $5,990financial aid: (972) 825-4730; 92%

undergrads with financial neednotable alumni: John Hagee (founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas); Alton Garrison (Assistant Superintendent of the Assemblies of God); Michael Miller (Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force); Jonathan Woods (Senior Manager of Capital Markets, Walmart); Crystalyn Maloney (marketing creative designer, Disney); Trey Mitchell (accountant, Murphy Oil); Brandi Lewis (acrobatics coach, World Olympic Gymnasium Academy)Admissions email: [email protected]



Affiliation: The Wesleyan ChurchDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK

Phone: (800) 678-8876Website: oru.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Rhema Bible Training College

Tulsa, OKPhone: (918) 258-1588, ext. 2260Website: rbtc.orgEmail: [email protected]: PentecostalDegrees: Certificate

Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany, OKPhone: (405) 789-6400Website: snu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Church

of the NazareneDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Wisdom UniversityTulsa, OK

Phone: (918) 712-7122Website: wisdomuniversity online.orgEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s Master’s, Doctorate

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Concordia UniversityPortland, ORPhone: (503) 280-8501Website: cu-portland.eduEmail: admissions @cu-portland.eduAffiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Corban UniversitySalem, ORPhone: (800) 845-3005Website: corban.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

New Hope Christian CollegeEugene, ORPhone: (800) 322-2638Website: newhope.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

North Lake CollegeEugene, ORPhone: (541) 343-1641Website: nwcu.eduEmail: [email protected]: EvangelicalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Warner Pacific CollegePortland, ORPhone: (503) 517-1020Website: warnerpacific.edu

Email: admissions @warnerpacific.eduAffiliation: Church of God (Anderson, IN)Degrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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Baptist Bible College and SeminaryClarks Summit, PAPhone: (800) 451-7664Website: bbc.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

eastern UniversitySt. David’s PAPhone: (610) 341-5967Website: eastern.eduEmail: [email protected]: American BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Liberty University1971 University Blvd.Lynchburg, VA 24515(855) 466-9220Liberty.eduLiberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the world’s largest Christian university. Nearly 13,000 students attend classes on its 7,000-acre residential campus and more than 90,000 study through its thriving online education program.

Founded: 1971Affiliation: Private, nondenominational Christian universityDegrees offered: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, DoctorateAccreditation: SACS-COC, NCATE, CCNE, ABET, ABAFreshmen Admissions: Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 930-1140; ACT 20Acceptance rate: 21%Application deadline (fall): 1/31; rolling admissions process; apply todayUndergraduate student body: Nearly 13,000; 45% male, 55% female; 3% Asian, 7% black, 3% Hispanic, 60% white, 27% other descentresident students: 56% live on campusOnline enrollment: 90,000Freshmen retention: 93%

Graduation rate: 46%Most popular majors: Business, Education, Psychology, Communications, Nursing, ReligionAcademic staff (Ft): 550student/teacher ratio: 25:1Average class size: 25no. campus ministries: 9expenses: Tuition/Fees: $20,768 (resident); Books/Supplies: varies; Room/Board: $7,050Financial aid: 96% undergrads with financial need; average aid package $27,218; visit Liberty.edu/FinancialAid for more information on financial aidnotable alumni: Shannon Bream, Rashad Jennings, Meredith Andrews, TobyMac, Samantha PonderAdmissions email: [email protected]



Geneva CollegeBeaver Falls, PAPhone: (724) 847-6500Website: geneva.eduEmail: [email protected]: Reformed Presbyterian of North AmericaDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Grove City CollegeGrove City, PAPhone: (724) 458-2100Website: gcc.eduEmail: [email protected]: PresbyterianDegrees: Bachelor’s

Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster, PAPhone: (717) 569-7071Website: lbc.eduEmail: [email protected] Affiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville, PAPhone: (717) 867-6181Website: lvc.eduEmail: [email protected]: MethodistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Messiah CollegeGrantham, PAPhone: (719) 619-6000Website: messiah.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Valley Forge Christian College

Phoenixville, PAPhone: (800) 432-8322Website: vfcc.eduEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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anderson universityAnderson, SC

Phone: (800) 542-3594Website: andersonuniversity.eduEmail: admission @andersonuniversity.eduAffiliation: South Carolina Baptist ConventionDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Cathedral Bible CollegeMyrtle Beach, SCPhone: (843) 477-1448Website: cathedralministries.orgEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Charleston Southern universityCharleston, SCPhone: (843) 863-7050Website: csuniv.edu

Email: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCPhone: (800) 277-1301Website: columbiacollegesc.eduEmail: [email protected]: United MethodistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Columbia international universityColumbia, SCPhone: (800) 777-2227Website: ciu.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Erskine CollegeDue West, SCPhone: (864) 379-8838Website: erskine.eduEmail: [email protected]: Reformed Presbyterian

Patrick Henry college10 Patrick Henry CirclePurcellville, VA 20132(888) 338-1776phc.eduAt Patrick Henry College, students receive a broad-based education that stresses content, excellence, the pursuit of knowledge and the exercise of God-given talents—all in light of the revealed truth of the inerrant Bible. The 63 credit core curriclum lays a common foundation for advanced learning in each of the five academic programs. Majors are offered in government, history, journalism, literature and classical liberal arts.

Founded: 2000affiliation: NondenominationalDegrees offered: Bachelor’saccreditation: TRACSFreshmen admissions: SAT or ACT required. SAT 1100; ACT 24; email [email protected] for full list of requirementsacceptance rate: 85%application deadline (fall): 06/15/14; rolling admissions process; apply todayUndergraduate student body: 320; 53% male, 47% female; 13% from in-stateStudents who live on campus: 88%

Freshmen retention: 89%graduation rate: 53%academic staff (Ft): 27Student/teacher ratio: 12:1average class size: 16no. campus ministries: 25expenses: Tuition/Fees: $25,570; Books/Supplies: $1,000; Room/Board: $9,594; Other: $1,000Financial aid: (540) 441-8140; 90% undergrads with financial need; average aid package $16,500admissions email: [email protected]

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Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SCPhone: (864) 977-7001Website: ngu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SCPhone: (864) 639-2453Website: swu.eduEmail: [email protected] Affiliation: Evangelical ChristianDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

W.L. Bonner CollegeColumbia, SCPhone: (803) 754-3950Website: wlbc.eduEmail: N/A

Affiliation: Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic FaithDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SDPhone: (800) 888-1047Website: usiouxfalls.eduEmail: admissions @usiouxfalls.eduAffiliation: American Baptist ChurchDegrees: Bachelor’s

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american Baptist CollegeNashville, TNPhone: (215) 256-1463

Website: abcnash.eduEmail: abc.officeacademic [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Belmont UniversityNashville, TNPhone: (615) 460-6785Website: belmont.eduEmail: buadmission @mail.belmont.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Berea Bible Institute and Seminary

Hixson, TNPhone: (423) 877-6462Website: bereabible seminary.comEmail: alanbereabible2 @gmail.comAffiliation: Southern BaptistDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Bryan CollegeDayton, TN

Phone: (800) 277-9522Website: bryan.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Carson-Newman CollegeJefferson City, TNPhone: (800) 678-9061Website: cn.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

king CollegeBristol, TNPhone: (423) 652-4861Website: king.eduEmail: [email protected]: PresbyterianDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

Phone: (423) 614-8500Website: leeuniversity.eduEmail: admissions @leeuniversity.eduAffiliation: Pentecostal

Regent UniveRsity1000 Regent University DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23464(800) 373-5504regent.edu Regent University is a leading center of Christian thought and action driven by our commitment to global influence from a biblical perspective. Regent's academic standards are exceptional—one reason Regent is ranked a Top 10 Best in Online Bachelor's Education by U.S. News & World Report and recognized nationally as one of only 21 universities in the U.S. to receive an "A" rating by ACTA.

Founded: 1978Affiliation: NondenominationalDegrees offered: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate Undergraduate student body: 2,396; 39% male, 61% female; 3% Asian, 20% black, 5% Hispanic, 55% white, 17% other descent; 2% international, 50% from in-statestudents who live on campus: 22%Online enrollment: 1,897Freshmen retention: 77%Academic staff (Ft): 42student/teacher ratio: 20:1Average class size: 18

no. campus ministries: 40notable alumni: Bob McDonnell (Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia); Tony Hale (actor and 2013 Emmy winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series); William Ball (Hollywood veteran visual effects technical director and 2008 Oscar recipient); Jay Sekulow (Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice); Scott Rigell (U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District of Virginia); Nicole Johnson (Miss America 1999 and international diabetes advocate)



Degrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Mid-South Christian CollegeMemphis, TNPhone: (901) 375-4400Website: midsouthcc.orgEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

New Life Bible CollegeCleveland, TNPhone: (423) 479-7120Website: newlifecollege.netEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s

Tennessee Temple UniversityChattanooga, TNPhone: (423) 493-4487Website: tntemple.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TNPhone: (615) 248-1200Website: trevecca.eduEmail: [email protected]: NazareneDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Union UniversityJackson, TNPhone: (800) 489-8646Website: uu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Victory UniversityMemphis, TNPhone: (800) 960-9777 Website: victory.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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all Nations School of MinistryHouston, TXPhone: (281) 821-2222, ext. 104Website: allnations.ccEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate

arlington Baptist CollegeArlington, TXPhone: (817) 461-8741Website: arlingtonbaptist college.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Baptist University of the americasSan Antonio, TXPhone: (800) 721-1396Website: bua.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Baylor UniversityWaco, TXPhone: (800) 229-5678Website: baylor.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Calvary Cathedral International Bible SchoolFort Worth, TXPhone: (817) 332-1246, ext 238Website: calvarycathedral .org/bible-collegeEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate

Christ for the Nations Institute

Dallas, TXPhone: (800) 933-2364Website: cfni.orgEmail: [email protected]: CharismaticDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s

Christian Bible Institute and SeminarySpring, TXPhone: (888) 360-0004Website: christianbible institute.netEmail: info@christian bibleinstitute.netAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Criswell CollegeDallas, TXPhone: (214) 821-5433Website: criswell.eduEmail: N/AAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

RiveR BiBle institute3738 River International Drive, Tampa, FL 33610(813) 899-0085

Founded: 1997Admissions email: [email protected] website: revival.com/rbiDescription: The vision for the River Bible Institute is plain: to train men and women in the spirit of revival for min-istry in the 21st century. The school was birthed in 1997 with a desire to train up reviv-alists for the 21st century. It is a place where the Word of God and the Holy Spirit come together to produce life, birth ministries and launch them out. The Word will challenge those of you attending the Institute to find clarity in your calling and be changed by the awesome presence of God.

This school is not just for the full-time minister, but for all of God's people who are hungry for more. The River Bible Institute will deepen your relationship and experi-ence in the Lord, and provide you with a new perspective on how to reach others with God's life-changing power.notable alumni: Pastor Cory Erman (founder of Turkish Revival Ministries); Evange-lists Adam and Patricia Smith (founders of Truth and Power Ministries); Pastors Dale and Lucy Van Volkenburg (started RBI in South Africa; full-time pastors); Pastors Jason and Hannah Gillick (pastors of New Breed Church)

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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TXPhone: (800) 460-1328Website: dbu.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Dominion Seminary of TheologyAbilene, TXPhone: (325) 267-1067Website: iblcentral.netEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Certificate

East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TXPhone: (800) 804-3828Website: etbu.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Elevate Leadership Institute

Frisco, TXPhone: (214) 387-9833Website: elevateinterns.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

FIRE InstituteFort Worth, TX

Phone: (817) 386-9431Website: fireinstitute.comEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Certificate

Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TXPhone: (325) 670-1206Website: hsutx.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TXPhone: (281) 649-3211Website: hbu.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TXPhone: (325) 649-8020Website: hputx.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Institute for the ArtsAustin, TXPhone: (512) 386-1761Website: instituteforthearts.comEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TXPhone: (903) 233-4300Website: letu.eduEmail: [email protected]: InterdenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Messenger CollegeEuless, TX

Phone: (817) 554-5950Website: messengercollege.eduEmail: info@messenger college.eduAffiliation: Church of GodDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s

The Oaks School of Leadership

Red Oak, TXPhone: (214) 413-1638Website: oaksleadership.comEmail: [email protected]: Southwestern Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

Southwestern Assemblies of God

University Waxahachie, TXPhone: (888) 937-7348Website: sagu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Assemblies of GodDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

The Way Bible CollegeWoodlands, TXPhone: (281) 681-8922Website: waychurch .org/#/bible-collegeEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate

Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TXPhone: (806) 291-3500Website: wbu.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern Baptist ConventionDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

West Coast Bible College and SeminaryWaco, TXPhone: (800) 921-4561Website: westcoastbible.orgEmail: [email protected]: Casa do Oleiro Ministries in BrazilDegrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

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Bluefield CollegeBluefield, VAPhone: (276) 326-4231Website: bluefield.eduEmail: [email protected]: BaptistDegrees: Bachelor’s

Faith Landmarks Bible Institute

Richmond, VAPhone: (804) 262-7104Website: flbi.orgEmail: rgupton @faithlandmarks.orgAffiliation: PentecostalDegrees: Certificate

Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA

Phone: (800) 543-5317Website: liberty.eduEmail: [email protected]: Southern BaptistDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA

Phone: (888) 338-1776Website: phc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Bachelor’s

Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA

Phone: (888) 373-5504Website: regent.eduEmail: [email protected]

Affiliation: InterdenominationalDegrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate

Roanoke CollegeSalem, VAPhone: (540) 375-2270Website: roanoke.eduEmail: [email protected]: LutheranDegrees: Bachelor’s

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Trinity Lutheran CollegeIssaquah, WAPhone: (800) 843-5659Website: tlc.eduEmail: [email protected]: LutheranDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s

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Appalachian Bible CollegeMount Hope, WVPhone: (304) 877–6428Website: abc.eduEmail: [email protected]: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

Mountain State UniversityBeckley, WVPhone: (304) 929-4636Website: mountainstate.eduEmail: gomsu @mountainstate.eduAffiliation: NondenominationalDegrees: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s

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Jackson Hole Bible CollegeJackson, WYPhone: (307) 739-8630Website: jhbc.eduEmail: [email protected]: Community Bible ChurchDegrees: Certificate

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PROGRAMS OFFEREDBEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Biopsychology* Criminal Justice Psychology (traditional & 5-year BS/MS) Social Work Sociology*

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