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	Use this helpful guide to research the Christian college or university, seminary or graduate school that’s right for you. Go to the school’s websites to learn more about admissions, cost and financial aid, majors, athletics and activities. The schools listed below are to help you grow your faith, improve your educational prospects, and expand your perspective.
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			ACTS International Bible College 804 131st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434 (763) 755-4800, x114 • lancewonders@actscollege.org www.actscollege.org
			ACTS Bible College has been helping all ages, cultural backgrounds, and denominations lay biblical foundations for life and calling since 1986. With an emphasis on both Word and Spirit, ACTS’ variety of teachers and practical degrees may well be God’s answer for you. Affordable, personal, flexible—equipping from a One New Man perspective; a ministry of Way of the Lord Congregation.
			Azusa Pacific University 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 1-800-TALK-APU www.apu.edu
			AAzusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 53 undergraduate majors, 37 master’s degrees, 21 credentials, 7 doctoral programs, and 5 certificates, the university offers its more than 9,200 students a quality education on campus, online, and at seven regional centers throughout Southern California.
			Berean Bible College 13609 Twin Peaks Rd. , Poway, CA 92064 (858) 679-5874 www.bereanbiblecollege.net
			Founded in 1971, BBC has been equipping Christian laborers with a biblical foundation for 40 years. Our vision is to teach and train those desiring to serve God more effectively. Currently a variety of denominations are represented in the faculty as well as the student body. We offer a Basic Bible Diploma, Graduate of Theology Certificate and a Bachelor of Theology. BBC is accredited through the Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges, and Thelogical Seminaries.
			Bethel Seminary San Diego 6116 Arosa St., San Diego, CA 92115 619-582-8188 www.bethel.edu
			Bethel Seminary San Diego: a seminary that develops whole and holy globally-minded leaders for God’s service. Offering an opportunity for integration, experience and development by providing biblical/theological foundation, transformational leadership and spiritual and personal formation via the MDiv, M.A.T.S., M.A.A.M., M.F.T. degrees, our distant learning program in children and family ministry - M.A.C.F.M., and our Doctor of Ministry.
			Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 (651) 638-6242  •  buadmissions-cas@bethel.edu www.bethel.edu
			Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. Programs equip women and men for culturally sensitive leadership, scholarship, and service around the world.
			Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639 1-800-OK-BIOLA www.biola.edu
			Biola University, a leading private Christian university located in Southern California, has remained firmly committed to its mission of biblically centered education since 1908. With 145 academic programs ranging from the B.A. to the Ph.D., Biola offers academic excellence and intentional spiritual development in an environment where all students, faculty and staff are professing Christians.
			California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504 1-877-CBU-3615  •  admissions@calbaptist.edu www.calbaptist.edu
			Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention, CBU offers 90 undergraduate majors and concentrations, plus an additional 25 graduate majors and credentials. The campus offers one of the region’s largest aquatic centers and the JoAnn Hawkins Music building is one of the nation’s most advanced music production and recording facilities. The university has been named the 2011 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional College.
			Collegium Bible Institute 410 Dakota Street W., Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (507) 263-2777  •  registrar@collegiumbibleinstitute.com www.CollegiumBibleInstitute.com
			CBI is a four year degree program in biblical studies. Our focus is on building the person for ministry rather than merely imparting information. Our program emphasizes understanding biblical text to prepare Christians with a narrative that will carry them into any field of ministry. We use five Hebraic methods of learning which are character, gifting, knowledge, mentoring, and life coaching.
			Concordia University 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612 1-800-229-1200 • admission@cui.edu www.cui.edu
			A blend of rigorous studies within a Christian community in the Lutheran tradition makes Concordia University Irvine distinctive. Graduates are prepared for the world because they have experienced Concordia’s mission— that each student would develop as a wise, honorable and cultivated citizen. BA degrees are available in business, education, liberal studies, athletic training and more. MA degrees include business, education, coaching, international studies and theology. Adult studies include degree completion, education and nursing.
			Corban University 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97317 (503) 581-8600 • (253) 759-6104 kpease@corban.edu www.corban.edu
			Corban University is an independent Christian university in Salem, Oregon, with more than 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts, and ministries. Along with traditional and adult degree completion programs at the undergraduate level, Corban offers graduate teacher licensure programs and graduate degrees in education, business, ministry and counseling.
			Crossroads College 920 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902 1-800-456-7651 Undergraduate Admissions  •  www.crossroadscollege.edu/apply Adult Studies/Degree Completion  •  www.crossroadscollege.edu/Compass
			Excellent Christian Community, Core Biblical Foundation. Crossroads College is an affordable private Christian college that has been "Impacting the world for Christ" since 1913. Crossroads’ attractive campus is located in Rochester, MN and specializes in preparing students and adults for vocational ministry. Our Adult Studies/Degree Completion program is Onsite, Online, On-Purpose. Flexible Class Schedule at a great value.
			Crown College 8700 College View Drive, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 • Undergraduate Admissions • (952) 446-4142 • admissions@crown.edu • Adult and Graduate Studies Admissions • (952) 446-4300 • ags@crown.edu www.crown.edu
			Crown College is an affordable, accredited private Christian college just west of Minneapolis, that prepares students—online and on-campus—to serve and influence the world by placing a high value on being Christ-centered, academically excellent and globally connected. Ranked among the Best Midwest Regional Colleges, Crown is also a member of the CCCU.
			Ecola Bible School P.O. Box 190, Cannon Beach, OR 97110 1-888-436-2552 www.ecola.org
			The dynamic difference at Ecola is our focus, which is to help students build a strong foundation for life (Luke 6:46-49). Ecola offers students an exciting way to study and apply the Bible. Each week brings two new instructors and two new subjects. Each instructor is encouraged to make their lessons very practical and to show how the teaching applies to today’s living. Call Ecola today and Get a Foundation!
			Faith Evangelical College and Seminary 3504 N. Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 1-888-777-7675 • (253) 752-2020 www.faithseminary.edu
			Earn your Bachelor of Arts (Religion, Leadership) online; or Masters degree with a concentration in Apologetics, New Testament, Leadership Coaching, Christian Counseling, or Global Leadership. Also the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry in Strategic Leadership or Christian Apologetics. Evening classes, modular training, and distance education. Interdenominational, accredited, affordable, Bible-based. Federal Financial Aid available, also TA/VA for military/veterans.
			Fuller Theological Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91182 1-800-238-5537 • admissions@fuller.edu www.fuller.edu
			Fuller Seminary is one of the largest and most diverse multidenominational seminaries in the world, with more than 4,700 students from 60 countries and 100 denominations. Providing professional and graduate-level education in its schools of theology, psychology, and intercultural studies, Fuller is located in Pasadena, California, with regional campuses in Northern California, Coastal California, Washington, Colorado, Arizona, and Texas.
			Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest 101 Nickerson St., Suite 330, Seattle, WA 98109 1-800-447-2999 • (206) 284-9000 • fts.nw@fuller.edu www.fuller.edu
			Fuller Seminary Northwest, ATS-accredited, is one of the regional campuses of Fuller Theological Seminary. Serving the Seattle area since 1973, students have several degree/certificate options: Master of Divinity (MDiv); MA in Theology; MA in Theology and Ministry; MA in Christian Leadership, and a certificate in Christian Studies. Learn more about Fuller’s evangelical, multi-denominational, and multi-ethnic community on Facebook and Twitter.
			Multnomah University 8435 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97220 800-275-4672 • admiss@multnomah.edu www.multnomah.edu
			Get Your Bible. Every college student earns a bachelor’s in Bible and Theology with a second major in 14 additional programs. The Adult Degree Completion program offers 2 additional degrees. The Graduate Division offers Master of Arts degrees in Counseling, Teaching and TESOL. The Seminary offers Master of Arts degrees in Pastoral Studies and Biblical Studies, M.Div. degrees, and a Th.M degree.
			New Hope Christian College 2155 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 485-1780 • 1-800-322-2638 www.newhope.edu
			New Hope ignites your God-given potential to live exceptionally. Creative Arts, theology, ministry and marketplace leadership, counseling and social services and much more makes this college a place where you get more than a degree. You get the DNA of a world changer.
			Northwest University 5520 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland WA 98033 1-800-669-3781 www.northwestu.edu
			Since 1934, Northwest University has successfully prepared students for service and leadership. Northwest offers students a challenging balance of spiritual enrichment, academic excellence, and practical experience. We offer programs that will help you develop your aptitudes and talents in a way that will equip you to make a difference in the future. This is how we can help prepare you to Carry the Call, with heart, head, and hand.
			Northwestern College 3003 Snelling Avenue N., Saint Paul, MN 55113 (651) 631-5100  •  admissions@nwc.edu www.nwc.edu
			Founded in 1902, Northwestern College is a Christian liberal arts college in Roseville, Minn., offering more than 70 areas of study, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Early College and PSEO, plus associate degree and certificate programs. Enrolling more than 3,000 students in all programs, Northwestern is home to 1,800 traditional undergraduate students who are developing their minds and their faith within a Christ-centered community.
			Northwestern College Bible Institute South Minneapolis  •  St. Paul (Spanish)  •  South Metro Area (651) 286-7466  •  figlesia@nwc.edu www.nwc.edu/nbi
			The Northwestern College Bible Institute (NBI) is an innovative program strategically partnering with local churches to provide sound Bible teaching. Under the oversight of Northwestern College’s Department of Biblical & Theological Studies, the NBI gives you the opportunity to pursue a diploma in three different areas: fundamentals of the faith, Bible, and ministry.
			Oak Hills Christian College 1600 Oak Hills Road SW, Bemidji, MN  56601 (866) 307-OHCC  •  admissions@oakhills.edu www.oakhills.edu
			Oak Hills Christian College is an interdenominational, accredited four-year college that offers 9 Bachelor degrees, 2 AA degrees, and a one-year Certificate in Biblical Studies. Students at OHCC receive a Bible-based education that promotes a Christ-centered worldview and a heart for loving God and serving others.
			Patrick Henry College 10 Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132 1-888-338-1776 • admissions@phc.edu www.phc.edu
			Patrick Henry College seeks to recreate the American collegiate ideal: education for truth, truth for leadership, all for Christ. We equip young leaders in a Christian classical tradition with our comprehensive core curriculum, centering all truth on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Hands-on apprenticeships cement classroom instruction in the areas of Government, Journalism, Literature, History, or Classical Liberal Arts.
			Point Loma Nazarene University 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 1-800-733-7770 www.pointloma.edu
			Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. PLNU offers graduate programs in biology, business, education, nursing, and theology, as well as a full array of undergraduate programs.
			Promise Christian University and College 1550 E. Elizabeth St., Townsend Hall M-13, Pasadena, CA 91104 626-827-6405 • mypcu@aol.com www.mypcu.com
			Educating, encouraging and equipping the next generation of global Christian leaders, pastors, evangelists and teachers at Promise Christian University in Theology, Christian Education, Christian Counseling,  Pastoral Ministry and Christian Organizational Management. Want an alternative, non-traditional degree program that works with you to achieve your dreams and goals in ministry? Promise is the answer. Associate through Doctoral program available. Low Tuition.
			Providence Christian College 1539 E Howard St., Pasadena, CA 91104 1-866-323-0233 www.providencecc.net
			Providence provides a Christian liberal arts education that takes seriously both the integration of biblical truth with every academic discipline and the formation of faithful, engaged Christians.  Each course is taught from a biblical perspective, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, effective communication, and research abilities that prepare graduates to succeed vocationally as well as to serve as leaders in their churches, families, and the broader community.
			Rivendell Sanctuary 6820 Auto Club Road; Suite T, Bloomington, MN 55438 (952) 996-1451  •  info@rivendellsanctuary.com www.rivendellsanctuary.com
			Rivendell Sanctuary is a New Kind of College, recognizing that true education is more than mastering content and receiving passing grades. Each component of our 18-month Associate of Arts program contributes to our holistic approach to education. By reintroducing the ancient principles of apprenticeship-based learning, we do not seek to develop honor students. We seek to develop students of honor.
			San Diego Christian College 2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019 1-800-676-2242 www.sdcc.edu
			Located in beautiful San Diego, could there be a better place to attend college? San Diego Christian College was founded in 1970 by Tim LaHaye, co-author of the Left Behind series. SDCC offers 15 majors to a student body of 450, with a curriculum in the liberal arts that is reinforced with a Christ-centered atmosphere.
			Southern California Seminary 2075 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019 1-888-389-7244 • info@socalsem.edu www.socalsem.edu
			Located in San Diego, SCS is an accredited Seminary offering traditional and online programs in Bible, Theology, Counseling, and Psychology. SCS offers eight degrees in our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs: AA and BA in Biblical Studies; M.A. in Christian Ministry, M.A. in Biblical Studies, Master of Divinity (M.Div), Master of Theology (Th.M.), M.A. in Counseling Psychology; and Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D).
			Southwest Bible College 13890 Nason Street, Moreno Valley, CA  92555 (951) 333-2594 • southwestbc@gmail.com www.southwestbiblecollege.org
			Southwest Bible College focuses on “Biblical Studies and Ministry Development.” Practical ministry courses enhance ministry skills. Theology, Bible, and language courses provide academic excellence. We have day and evening classes, and on-line courses will soon be available. Affordable tuition enables students to graduate debt free while attaining an Associate or Bachelor level degree in ministry or biblical studies. Come and be equipped as a servant-leader!
			The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology 2501 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 1-888-977-2002  •  (206) 876-6100  •  admissions@theseattleschool.edu www.theseattleschool.edu
			The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is training students in the study of text, soul, and culture in order to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationship. We offer three highly academic and deeply rigorous master-level degrees: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Master of Divinity, and M.A. in Christian Studies. Learn more about joining us for a transformational education at theseattleschool.edu/admissions.
			Trinity Law School 2200 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 1-800-922-4748 www.tls.edu
			Trinity Law School prepares students by offering a legal education from a biblical perspective. It is one of the few evangelical law schools with a focus on the integration of law and theology. Accredited by the State Bar of California, it is a community of professors, lawyers, and students committed to pursuing justice. Programs include the Juris Doctor.
			Trinity Western University 7600 Glover Road, Langley, British Columbia V2Y 1Y11-888-GO-TO-TWU 1-888-GO-TO-TWU www.twu.ca
			With 45 undergraduate and 16 graduate programs to choose from, Trinity Western University is Canada’s most comprehensive Christian university. TWU’s main campus is located in Langley BC and an extension campus in Bellingham, WA.  Trinity Western is known for its academic quality and authentic Christian community and has received the highest ranking in Canada - an A+  for “Quality of Teaching and Learning” in the The Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report.
			Twin Cities Biblical Languages 944 Redwell Lane , Apple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 236-9578  •  gustafcj@mailcity.com www.letsreadgreek.com/msbl
			We specialize in the original languages of the Bible: the Koine Greek and the Massoretic Hebrew. Our curriculum consists of courses (mid September to mid May) in Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Koine Greek and Massoretic Hebrew, taught by Rev. Chuck Gustafson and seven associates at a variety of churches. Cost: students purchase their own textbooks. 25 years in service. Brochure available.
			Vision University 1550 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 791-1200 visionuniversityusa@gmail.com
			Vision University has sought to fill an existing void in the field of theological education by addressing the needs of students who require a less traditional approach to securing quality instruction at the graduate levels, as well as the flexibility afforded by both night courses and short-term seminar classes, day classes and correspondence. Accredited with Transworld Accrediting Commission International.
			Warner Pacific College 2219 SE 68th Avenue, Portland, OR 97215 1-800-804-1510   •  admissions@warnerpacific.edu www.warnerpacific.edu
			Warner Pacific is an urban Christ-centered liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon offering a tight-knit community with a culture of authentic Christian service. Our expanding academic offerings—with multiple internship, practicum, and community service opportunities to compliment your education—coupled with our reduced tuition make Warner Pacific one of the Northwest’s best values. Warner Pacific College – In the city… for the city.
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