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2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Schools

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In 2020-2021, 9,470 people earned a degree or certificate in religious studies, making the major the #86 most popular in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online religion graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue an online graduate certificate in the United States. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.

Of the 7 students majoring in religion at Harvard, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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#2

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hartford Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Hartford Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Hartford.

About 50% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 50% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Starr King School for Ministry. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Starr King School for Ministry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Berkeley.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a great place for religious studies students working on their online graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St. Thomas. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. UST is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

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#4

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

The in-demand online graduate certificate programs at Andrews University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best religious studies schools in the United States. Andrews is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs.

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#4

Grace College of Divinity

Fayetteville, NC

The in-demand online graduate certificate programs at Grace College of Divinity helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best religious studies schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Grace College of Divinity is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Religious Studies at Grace College of Divinity Report

#4

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA

Out of the 8 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Gratz College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Melrose Park, Gratz College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Far Western US
Southwest
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Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Religion

Related Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 10,054
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 285
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sowlos.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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