Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts is an interdenominational evangelical Christian liberal arts college. CCCU member with genuine Christian identity — one of the few genuinely Christian liberal arts options in New England. 85/100 Spiritually Safe.
Gordon College occupies a rare position: a genuinely evangelical Christian liberal arts college in deeply secular New England. Founded in 1889 by A.J. Gordon in Boston, the college has maintained its evangelical Christian identity while navigating the progressive cultural environment of the Northeast. Gordon is a CCCU member with required chapel, faculty Statement of Faith, and Christian worldview integration throughout academics.
In 2014, Gordon faced significant pressure when its then-president signed a letter to President Obama requesting a religious exemption to a proposed LGBT non-discrimination executive order. The college's Board of Trustees reaffirmed its traditional Christian sexual ethics statement after review — holding its position under considerable public and academic pressure.
Gordon's location on Boston's North Shore provides access to Boston's cultural and professional resources while maintaining a distinct Christian campus community. Strong programs include education, music, social work, and the liberal arts. For Christian students from New England or those seeking a northeastern location with genuine Christian identity, Gordon is the strongest option. See our Christian Colleges hub.
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The label "Christian college" spans an enormous range. Key indicators of genuine Christian institutional identity: a binding doctrinal statement that faculty must affirm, required chapel attendance, lifestyle standards consistent with Christian ethics, and faith integrated across all academic disciplines — not just theology departments. Score: 85/100 Spiritually Safe.
Visit the campus and attend chapel before enrolling — talk to current students about whether their faith strengthened or weakened there. See our Best Christian Colleges hub. The CCCU maintains a directory of genuinely Christian institutions. US News provides academic quality context.