Best Religious Studies Colleges & Programs in California

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With two campuses in the greater Los Angeles area, American Jewish University is a graduate-level institution dedicated to researching and incorporating the history and culture of Judaism into modern day life. Degree programs at AJU are divided among...

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Founded by the leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations on the planet, the University of the West is a liberal arts college that blends western-style education with Buddhist wisdom. UWest offers four undergraduate programs in Liberal Arts...

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Everyone is very helpful and welcoming. Culture diversity is valued and honored. Excellent parking, variety of clubs, reasonable tuition fees, classroom population is small, and they have well-qualified professors.

” – MARIA from LOS ANGELES, CA
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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a Pentecostal/Charismatic Christian institution with a focus on hands-on ministry. All students at SUM are enrolled in a 3-year bachelor’s degree program in Biblical Studies and have the option of...

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Love the teachers. Everyone is like family. Strong presence of God.

” – Arturo from Stockton, CA
Shiloh University
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Established in 2006, Shiloh University is an online, Christ-centered institution based in Kalona, Iowa. The college offers eight undergraduate and seven postgraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as two feature areas: Chaplain Education...

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Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary is a Hasidic Jewish institution and the largest yeshiva in the western United States. Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad offers a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Rabbinical Studies. The...

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Redding, California. Shasta offers 16 on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs between its Education and Bible & Theology departments, as well as...

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Those who are seeking a life in ministry, this would be a great start for you. You learn the basics you need such as New Testament Survey, Old Testament Survey, Hermeneutics, and Spiritual Life. These will mark out the foundation you need to advance...

” – Mark from Epsom, NH
Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University is a private, graduate institution established in the state of California. CGU is one of seven institutions included in the Claremont Colleges consortium, which provides the colleges with a central library and other...

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CGU is an amazing school and they have the best faculty I have ever seen. They are always opening opportunities for students to network and meet other students as well as professionals outside of the Claremont Consortium. Their programs are top notch...

” – Nasya from Azusa, CA
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Epic Bible College is a Christian institution in Sacramento featuring a Bible-centered curriculum training students for the ministry. Epic offers a bachelor’s degree program in Ministerial Studies with eight theological concentrations and all of the...

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Los Angeles Pierce College is a 2-year community college. It is a branch of the Los Angeles Community Colleges and, as a result, enjoys transfer agreements with many California universities. The school provides associate’s degrees and Certificates of...

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Pierce College deserves a rating of eight out of ten because the college itself does a fantastic job preparing their students for success. It encourages students of all ethnic backgrounds, regardless of their financial status to have the opportunity...

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Chaffey College is a public community college based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The school operates multiple campuses around the state in Rancho, Chino, and Fontana. Chaffey College has an open admissions policy and offers a federally funded...

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I take the Broadcasting and Cinema classes so its very useful that I'm getting a hands on approach so I know what I'm doing.

” – Stephen from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Crafton Hills College is a 2-year community college with the highest degree/certificate completion rate in California’s Inland Empire region. CHC offers majors in over 50 academic programs, including degrees in Respiratory Care and American Sign...

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This college has small classes -- no more than 30 -- which allows individualized attention. Small class sizes enable students to ask questions; questions greatly enhance the learning process. A non-intimidating environment aids in a student's...

” – Gabriella from Yucaipa, CA
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Founded in 1913, Fullerton College is a 2-year community college in Orange County and the oldest community college in California. Fullerton awards associate degrees in 122 areas of study and is also home to over 100 certificate-granting programs. For...

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I've been here since Summer 2009, and all I can say about this college is that I love it. I've taken art/dance history classes, business classes, music, oceanography classes and so much more! This college offers so many wonderful classes but most...

” – Anonymous from Fullerton, CA
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Orange Coast College is a two-year community college serving Orange County, California. OCC is one of the largest community colleges in the nation and offers an honors program, as well as a transfer center that hosts visits from 4-year colleges to...

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Depending what you want to Major in or what your course is there are some teachers that are great and some that arent as great. I suggest you use ratemyprofessor.com before actually signing up for a class. Other than that most of the teachers hear at...

” – Bill from Kenai, AK
Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a 2-year institution located in the state of California. The college maintains two campuses, with one in the city of Santa Rosa, and one in the city of Petaluma. Students of SRJC can take advantage of the college’s wide...

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As a college freshman I anticipated the work load to be different than that of high school. It was. But it also was doable. I liked the fact that the class I was in wasnt too big. I felt that whenever i raised my hand i would be heard. I learned a...

” – Cynthia from Sausalito, CA
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Grace Mission University is a non-denominational Christian university in Orange County dedicated to training students for ministry. GMU offers a bachelor’s degree in Theology and three master’s degrees in Christian Education, Divinity, and...

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Founded by three rabbis, the Academy for Jewish Religion-California is a transdenominational training school for Jewish community and religious leaders in Los Angeles. AJCRA is home to Rabbinical, Cantorial, and Chaplaincy Schools holding classes...

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One of the first colleges founded in the state of California, American Baptist Seminary of the West is a Christian graduate school in Berkeley and a charter member of the Graduate Theological Union. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA...

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A member of the Graduate Theological Union, the Church Divinity School of the Pacific is a Christian graduate school in Berkeley and the west coast’s only Episcopal seminary. CDS offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Arts, and Theological...