Theology & Religious Vocations at Maranatha Baptist University

What traits are you looking for in a theology and religious vocations school? To help you decide if Maranatha Baptist University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's theology and religious vocations program.

MBU is located in Watertown, Wisconsin and has a total student population of 916. Of the 127 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Maranatha Baptist University in 2021, 19 of them were theology and religious vocations majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theology & Religious Vocations section at the bottom of this page.

MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

• Undergrad Certificate in Theology & Religious Vocations (1 - 4 Years)
• Associate’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Doctorate Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations

Online Classes Are Available at MBU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, MBU does offer online courses in theology and religious vocations for the following degree levels:

• Associate’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the theology and religious vocations progam at MBU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The theology and religious vocations major at MBU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theology & Religious Vocations. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools	11
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Schools	16
Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools	21
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Schools	27
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools	41
Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	67
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools	91
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools	91
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	107
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	113
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	134
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools	174
Most Focused Theology & Religious Vocations Schools	243

In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations from MBU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for theology and religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology and religious vocations, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at MBU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology and religious vocations majors at Maranatha Baptist University.

MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Associate’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 75% of theology and religious vocations associate's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

MBU does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in theology and religious vocations graduates 23% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a associate's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations from MBU. About 5% of these graduates were women and the other 95% were men.

About 95% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations at MBU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a bachelor's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	18
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 theology and religious vocations majors earned their master's degree from MBU. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.

Of the students who received a theology and religious vocations master's degree from MBU, 81% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a master's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	21
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

MBU also has a doctoral program available in theology and religious vocations. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

If you plan to be a theology and religious vocations major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Maranatha Baptist University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Biblical Studies	22
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	22
Theological & Ministerial Studies	6
Missionary Studies	1
Sacred Music	1

Related Majors

• English Language & Literature
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Careers That Theology & Religious Vocations Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology and religious vocations can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WI, the home state for Maranatha Baptist University.

Occupation	Jobs in WI	Average Salary in WI
Clergy	570	$49,690
Philosophy and Religion Professors	320	$73,980
Religious Activities and Education Directors	90	$48,140
Music Directors and Composers	90	$71,350

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Emathai under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.