Best Christian Colleges In Northeast

For many people a college education is a privilege. Therefore, when students take the plunge, they would like to ensure that they are getting the best possible experience. Many parents opt for Christian education for their children and more often than not, would like them to go to a Christian College for higher education.

There are several great Christian colleges across the United States. You are sure to find one that suits your requirements close to you. If you are looking for a Christian college in the Northeast, then here are some names that you could look into and consider.

Baptist Bible College

The Baptist Bible College (BBC) is located in Pennsylvania and is a fully accredited Christian education institution. It has its accreditation from the Commission on Higher education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and School. It has also been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

In terms of faculty training, rest assured that the Teacher Education Programs are under the aegis of the Association of Christian Schools International and also have the State Certification. In terms of courses, the BBC has around 30 undergraduate programs and rest assured you will find something to suit your interests. In fact, there is even a bachelor’s degree on the Bible. The BBC also offers graduate degree programs in Arts, Christian School Education and Counseling Ministries.

There are several options available for online courses to increase flexibility of learning. Seminary studies are also offered and you can choose to earn a Master’s in Ministry, Divinity or Theology. You may also earn a degree of Doctor of Ministry or  Philosophy. BBC has departments in Music, Information Technology and Mathematics as well.

‘Defenders’ is the name of the athletics team here at BBC. Available athletic programs include sports like basketball, volleyball, cross country running, tennis, football and track and field events. All of this is offered in both  the men’s and women’s teams.

Gordon College

Located in Massachusetts, Gordon College is a multi-denominational Christian institution. Gordon is considered to be among the topmost colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences. In fact the US News and World Reports have recognized it to be in the category of ‘Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Also Gordon College is one of only four Christian Liberal Arts colleges that have acquired a national ranking from amidst 322.

Fiske Guides to College gave Gordon 4 out of 5 for the quality of life on campus. In Barron’s Best Buys in College education, Gordon was one of the only six colleges featured from Massachusetts. Gordon College offers several majors, as well as a number of interesting options in graduate programs. In keeping with globalization there is also tremendous scope for global based education at Gordon. There are also several under-graduate research as well as Honors programs to choose from.

Fine Arts are also an option at Gordon and you will find a number of specializations here to choose from. Student life is extremely fulfilling with plenty of opportunities for interaction and serving the community. The Fighting Scots of Gordon College have all the popular sports streams available.

Houghton College

Houghton College is located in the western part of New York and is spread over 1300 acres of beautifully forested campus. The location is such that it makes a wonderful and serene place for prayer, work as well as studies and sports. According to the Forbes study on America’s Best Colleges, Houghton ranked in the top five percent of US colleges and first among all those in western New York. The Princeton Review named it among the best colleges in the Northeast and Washington Monthly put it in the 47th rank among 253 liberal arts colleges across the country.

Houghton offers around 40 majors and programs. It has a great student to faculty ratio of 12:1. It also has three unique Honors programs for selected students of first year. Houghton has almost 47 per cent of its graduates studying for a year or a semester or at least a month off campus at an international location. Campus life at Houghton is never dull with a number of student initiated activities.

Fee structures and application processes vary with each college and you will have to look at each college individually. Some other popular colleges are Eastern Nazarene College also in Massachusetts and Davis College and Roberts Wesleyan College in New York.