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2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best Religious Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 32 degrees and certificates were awarded to religious studies students who went to a Kentucky college or university. This makes it the #147 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Religious Studies Colleges.

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Our analysis found Western Kentucky University to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.

Full Religious Studies at Western Kentucky University Report

#2

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Out of the 12 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Centre College

Danville, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Centre College is a great place for religious studies students. Located in the distant town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Simmons College of Kentucky

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Simmons College of Kentucky. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Simmons Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

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#3

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kentucky Wesleyan College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Owensboro.

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#3

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas More University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills.

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#7

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

Transylvania University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the large city of Lexington, Transylvania is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY

Lindsey Wilson College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular religious studies programs. Lindsey Wilson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Columbia.

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#9

Berea College

Berea, KY

Berea College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular religious studies programs. Located in the distant town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Religious Studies at Berea College Report

#9

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY

University of Pikeville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for religious studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Pikeville, UPIKE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Religious Studies at University of Pikeville Report

Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 113
Virginia 961
North Carolina 335
Florida 154
Tennessee 109
South Carolina 102
Louisiana 14
Arkansas 29
Alabama 92
Mississippi 25
West Virginia 31

Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

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 12 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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