BA · Biblical and Theological Studies · Kirkland Campus
Learn the Bible with People Who Live It
A College of Ministry BA in Scripture, theology, and Christian thought on a 56-acre campus in Kirkland, with a typical annual cost of $25,433 after grants for 2025–2026.
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Serious Study of the Text. A Community That Prays.
If you want a Bible degree that is more than a survey class, you need faculty who treat Greek, Hebrew, history, and doctrine as a vocation.
Northwest University’s B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies sits in a College of Ministry that has been forming pastors and scholars since NU’s beginning in 1934. You study on the Kirkland campus, ten miles from Seattle, in a CCCU university that still puts Jesus first.
Graduates go into pastoral work, graduate theology, teaching, and nonprofit leadership, or double the major with another field.
Why Students Choose Northwest University
Recognized for Excellence
Regionally Accredited
NWCCU accredited
CCCU Member
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
#38 Regional Universities West
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
Only in Washington
The only Christian college in the state that requires undergraduate students, staff, and faculty to sign a statement of faith
Why Northwest University
Text, language, and theology
A major built for students who want depth in Scripture and Christian thought, not only ministry electives.
College of Ministry community
Professors and classmates who share a calling, in a 10:1 university known for small classes.
Kirkland and the local church
A campus next to Eastside congregations where you can serve while you study.
A path to seminary or an M.A.
Preparation for NU graduate ministry degrees and other seminaries.
Jesus first, Jesus always
Formation is not an add-on. It is the university’s mission.
A Private Christian University That Costs Less than You Think
2025–2026 academic year
Northwest University already starts with one of the lowest sticker prices among private Christian universities in the region. After scholarships and grants, most families pay far less.
$49,120
Sticker cost
Tuition, room and board, and student fees.
$25,433
Typical actual cost
After average scholarships and grants, excluding loans.
$23,687
Average aid award
Scholarships and grants. Your award may be higher.
Already Started College? Finish at NU.
Bring your credits into the Biblical and Theological Studies program. 66% of new Kirkland undergraduates arrived with college credit already earned. A qualifying associate degree (including a Washington DTA) awards 60 semester credits and junior standing.
66%
New Kirkland undergrads who started with college credit
60 credits
Block transfer for a qualifying associate degree
$5k–$13k
Transfer academic scholarships per year
Request a free unofficial transcript evaluation from a transfer admissions counselor. Official credit is awarded after admission and official transcripts.
Where This Major Leads
Pastoral ministry, teaching, graduate theology, and nonprofit leadership, or a second major that pairs the text with another vocation.
- Pastoral and church staff roles
- Graduate theology and seminary
- Christian education
- Nonprofit and missions leadership
- Writing and teaching
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Personal guidance. No application required.