Best Online Bachelor’s in Christian Studies in Texas

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An online bachelor’s in Christian studies degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in a variety of Christian settings. Online degree programs offer an affordable route to earning the education you need.

Finding a bachelor’s in Christian studies in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online bachelor’s in Christian studies prepares students with the foundational knowledge necessary for careers including clergy and work in ministry or Christian organizations, as well as for further study in a master’s degree program. Students engage with courses in topics including old testament, new testament, historical theology, biblical interpretation, Christianity in a global context, and theology. If not going directly into ministry, many students combine their Christian studies education with other topics, such as family counseling, social work, or nonprofit management.

Nationally, clergy earn a median annual salary of $50,400, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Texas, 50% of clergy members earn over $50,000 keeping with national trends. The job field has a growth rate of 6.34%, faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Clergy must be officially recognized or ordained by a religious denomination or organization, but the specifics vary from organization to organization.

Clergy Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 4%
Annual Job Growth 0.6%
Average Wage (Mean):
$54,367
Entry Level Wage:
$35,612
Median Wage:
$50,221
Experienced Wage:
$63,744
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online bachelor’s degree in Christian studies in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online bachelor’s degrees in Christian studies offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for Christian studies degrees.

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    1. LeTourneau University

      Longview, TX

      LeTourneau University’s school logo

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 3,150 (45% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 40
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $31,270 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #2 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Christian Ministry 122 4-5 years
      BA - Biblical Studies & Ministry 122 4-5 years
      See LTU’s full list of online degrees!

    2. Southwestern Assemblies of God University

      Waxahachie, TX

      Program Score

      97

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,050 (53% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 69
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $19,834 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #7 Best Texas Online CollegeA Most Affordable Texas Online College A Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BA - General Ministries 120 4-5 years
      See SAGU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. Dallas Baptist University

      Dallas, TX

      Dallas Baptist University’s school logo

      Program Score

      89

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 4,487 (15% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 97
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $30,320 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #4 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BA - Christian Studies 120 4-5 years
      BS - Christian Studies 120 4-5 years
      BAS - Christian Ministries 120 4-5 years
      See DBU’s full list of online degrees!

    4. The King's University

      Southlake, TX

      Program Score

      88

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 610 (34% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 8
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $15,450 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      A Most Affordable Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BA - General Christian Studies 124 4-5 years
      BA - Christian Ministries 124 4-5 years
      See TKU’s full list of online degrees!

    5. Abilene Christian University

      Addison, TX

      Abilene Christian University’s school logo

      Program Score

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 5,292 (27% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 75
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $36,300 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #6 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Christian Service and Formation: Christian Service and Formation 120 4-5 years
      See ACU’s full list of online degrees!

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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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