Christian Colleges and Universities in Alaska

If you have already decided to go to a Christian college or university, then trying to find which one to go to can be a daunting task. If you live in or near Alaska, or you are considering a Christian college near Alaska then this list will help you to find some Christian colleges and universities in Alaska:

Alaska Bible College
Located in the city of Glennallen, Alaska Bible College is one of the two Christian colleges in Alaska. According to their website, "The purpose of Alaska Bible College is to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ and extend His Church by equipping and motivating believers to transform the world through ministries that evangelize, disciple, and meet human needs." Focusing on the dual-major layout, they allow each student to get a degree in both Biblical Studies and Christian ministries, allowing you to focus on Education, Missions, or Pastoral Studies. Alaska Bible College stands out from other Christian college because it "provides a retreat-like setting that allows for spiritual and personal development." To find out more information about Alaska Bible College, check out: http://www.akbible.edu.

About the city of Glennallen: This small town only has a population of 554 people. The city is predominantly Caucasian, though there is a 12% Native American. The city does cover 114 square miles of territory, but that equals to be able 5 people per square mile. Anchorage is only about 300 miles away.

Alaska Christian College
According to their website, Alaska Christian College is "Located on the outskirts of the City of Soldotna and the City of Kenai on the Kenai Peninsula, our 14-acre campus is 3 hours by car or 20 minutes by plane from Anchorage." They offer a Certificate of Biblical Studies and General Studies, providing a very well rounded Christian education touching on many subjects such as Discipleship and Mission, Church History and Worship, Evangelism, and Leadership. To find out more about Alaska Christian College, check out: http://www.alaskachristiancollege.org.

About the city of Kenai: Kenai has a population of 6,942 from the year 2000 census, with an estimated population of 7533 for the year 2006. The estimated median household income is $45,600. This city is also predominantly Caucasian. Kenai covers 30 square miles, making it have about 250 people per square mile.

Hopefully this list will help you to get a better idea of the various opportunities that exist for you if you are indeed considering a Christian college or university in Alaska.