Christian college and university rankings have their limitations but as long as you know what these limitations are then they can be very helpful. Any set of rankings is likely to have its limitations so don’t think that some sets of rankings are necessarily good or bad. They just can only be as good as the information that went into them.

How Many Colleges And Universities Were Ranked?

People often assume that every Christian college and university in existence was considered whenever rankings like this are put together but this may not always be the case. Do you know how many Christian colleges and universities there are in the country or even in the world? Do you know how much work it would be to collect extensive information on each and every one and compare them all point by point?

This would be a massive undertaking and who knows? Maybe the rankings that you find will have done just that. And maybe they didn’t consider every last Christian college and university on the planet. Shortcuts are not necessarily a bad thing but you do want to know if they were used to help make compiling a list of rankings a little easier.

What Do You Want To Get Out Of The Rankings?

Much more important that what went into the rankings is what you want to get out of them. If the information that went into the rankings and the information that you want to get out of them are a match then you are in luck. The more these two perspectives diverge, however, the less helpful the rankings that you are looking at become.

The following points cannot be overemphasized. First, not every set of rankings will use the same criteria so different colleges and universities might come out on top in different rankings. Second, many of the criteria used to create such lists are at least partially subjective or they are open to interpretation.

This makes ranking Christian colleges and universities an inexact science at best. These facts are not meant to undermine the validity of the rankings. They are only meant to remind you of the limitations of such rankings.

Christian college and university rankings are not perfect. They may not include all Christian colleges and universities in their comparison. Even then, trying to compare one college or university to another is like comparing one person to another. They’ll both have different positive qualities and in many cases it will be nearly impossible to accurately rank one above another.

Earning a high quality education is one thing, but to earn a degree from an accredited institution whose focus on Christian values is as important as the academics is often times more fulfilling. The following are the top rated online Christian colleges in the United States, offering accredited online degree programs while focusing on the Christian mission.

	Liberty University — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees: Liberty University is an independent, fundamentalist Baptist university in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is the largest Evangelical Christian university in the world. Over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs are offered on campus and online with 11,900 students enrolled on campus, and more than 36,000 students enrolled in online classes. Liberty offers degrees in several subjects, with some of the most popular being: MA in theological studies, Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), BS in psychology, MA in professional counseling, MA in teaching, and the MS in nursing. Read in-depth review of Liberty University.
	Lancaster Bible College — Bachelor's Degrees: Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School teaches leadership, encourages spiritual development, and prepares students to communicate Christian values to the world as pastors, counselors, missionaries, teachers, worship leaders and coaches. Programs include a Master of Arts in Bible, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Pastoral Studies to name a few.
	American Military University — Bachelor's Degrees: At American Military University, students in the BA in Religion program are treated to a world-class journey through the world's religions, from east to west. Courses include Myth and Ritual, Religious Fundamentalism, and Introduction to the Old Testament. Graduates seek employment in several fields, including human services and pastoral assistance.
	Argosy University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees: Argosy University's academic programs emphasize the development of interpersonal skills, regardless of field. There are four colleges – College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health Sciences – and 19 campus locations across the United States.
	Ohio Christian University — Associate's and Bachelor's degrees: Ohio Christian University offers online classes as well as classes at several convenient campus locations around Circleville, Ohio to make its degree programs as easy to access as possible. There are around 350 students on the main campus and 700 in adult degree programs with 99% of all students receiving financial aid.
	Grand Canyon University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees: Grand Canyon University in Arizona is a private Christian university, regionally accredited, and has some of the best online education programs in the country. GCU offers online and campus-based degrees in Business, Education, Nursing and Health Sciences, Liberal Arts and Fine Arts and Production. While it is a Christian college, its focus is primarily on encouraging moral choices and teaching students to become ethical global citizens.
	Ashford University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees: Ashford University, founded in 1918, provides a traditional liberal arts college experience on campus as well as accelerated degree programs online for adult learners. Some degree programs can be completed in as little as a year, and there is a very wide variety of majors available. Some of the more unique majors offered are a Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management, and a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology.
	Colorado Christian University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees: Colorado Christian University is an accredited Christian college that offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. The campus itself is located next to the Rocky Mountains, but many students choose to complete their coursework entirely online. CCU prepares students for Christian leadership positions, as well as careers in business, education, and government, all with a focus on interweaving faith and service into their lives.
	Benedictine University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees and Certificates: Benedictine University offers 13 master's degree programs, many of which have dual-degree options, and has two doctoral degree programs. Students can take classes either online or on campus, and there is even a study abroad program. There are five departments: the College of Adult and Professional Studies, College of Business, College of Education and Health Services, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Science.
	LeTourneau University — Bachelor's and Master's degrees: LeTourneau University in Texas is an interdenominational evangelical Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs on campus, at off-campus sites and educational centers, and online. Majors offered are in aeronautical sciences, business, education, engineering, engineering technology, liberal arts and natural sciences.
	Amridge University — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees: Amridge University, a regionally accredited Christian university, has five schools: College of Business and Leadership, College of General Studies, School of Human Services, Turner School of Theology, and School of Continuing Education. Amridge was named a GI Jobs 2010 Military Friendly School, and offers special scholarships, credit for military training, accommodation of deployment, and a support team of Armed Forces Veterans to its military students.
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