The World's 40 Most Religious Colleges

30. Christendom College – Virginia, USA

Christendom College, located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is one of the most devout Catholic liberal arts colleges in the United States. Founded in 1977, the college was established in response to the growing secularization of higher education, with a mission to provide an authentic Catholic intellectual tradition free from modernist influences. Today, Christendom remains steadfast in its commitment to Catholic teachings, academic excellence, and the spiritual formation of its students. The college offers a rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, with a strong emphasis on theology, philosophy, history, and literature. Every student is required to take a core sequence of theology and philosophy courses, ensuring that graduates are well-versed in Catholic doctrine and moral reasoning. The faculty, comprised of scholars dedicated to Catholic orthodoxy, fosters an environment where faith and reason are integrated seamlessly.