
Bridges Christian College is a Christian college in New Orleans, Louisiana, focused on biblical and ministerial education. Its programs and small enrollment distinguish it from a general-purpose university. Applicants interested in how the college developed should consult its current catalog or institutional history for a documented founding date, earlier names, and major milestones rather than assume that its present name describes its entire history.
Bridges Christian College's academic focus is Bible and ministry. Reported fields of study include Bible/Biblical Studies and Theological and Ministerial Studies. Applicants should use the current academic catalog to identify the exact credential attached to each program, its required courses, and whether it is offered in person, online, or in another format.
The college reported five full-time and 26 part-time faculty members, with a student-to-faculty ratio of seven to one. That ratio describes enrollment relative to faculty; it does not tell an applicant who will teach a particular course or how frequently required courses are offered. Those details matter when planning a path to graduation, especially for a student attending part time.
Bridges Christian College is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Students considering attendance should confirm where their required classes meet and how often they must travel to campus, particularly if they intend to commute or take a mixture of in-person and remote courses.
New Orleans is an urban setting, so travel time, parking, and transportation costs may vary substantially by neighborhood and class schedule. Because the college does not offer college-operated undergraduate housing, location is also an important part of an applicant's off-campus housing budget.
Bridges Christian College has a Christian educational identity, reflected in its concentration on biblical and ministerial studies. Prospective students should read the college's current mission, vision, and statement of faith to understand how religious commitments shape coursework and campus expectations.
A mission statement describes an institution's stated aims, not a measured student outcome. Applicants preparing for a particular denomination, ministry role, or further theological study should compare the college's curriculum and religious commitments with the requirements of that path.
Name of the institution
Bridges Christian CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
TrimestersFoundation year
2011Bridges Christian College is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarshipData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.