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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in California

8 Colleges
$25,130 Avg Salary
$26,282 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

With 273 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, Biblical studies is the #165 most popular major in California.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Biblical Studies Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in California

Check out the Bible programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools in Biblical Studies

Our analysis found SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary to be the best school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at School of Urban Missions take out is $28,835.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Biola University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from Biola carry an average student debtload of $26,443.

Full Biblical Studies at Biola University Report

#4

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, CA

The excellent programs at Life Pacific College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in California. LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of San Dimas.

While working on their degree, Bible majors at LIFE Bible College accumulate an average of around $26,134 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Westminster Theological Seminary in California. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Fresno Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Fresno Pacific take out is $25,500.

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With a ranking of #7, Hope International University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

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With a ranking of #8, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Azusa Pacific take out is $24,500.

Full Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific University Report

Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 7
Oregon 50
Hawaii 2
Alaska 5

Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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