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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

25 Colleges
$28,477 Avg Salary
$26,459 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Biblical Studies Colleges.

Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Piedmont International University the best school in the Southeast Region for Biblical studies students. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from Piedmont International University carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

The excellent programs at Southeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Luther Rice College & Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from Luther Rice carry an average student debtload of $40,624.

Full Biblical Studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary Report

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lipscomb University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Out of the 25 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from FHU carry an average student debtload of $23,250.

Full Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University Report

#6

Harding University

Searcy, AR

With a ranking of #6, Harding University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.

While working on their degree, Bible majors at Harding accumulate an average of around $21,132 in student debt.

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#7

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

With a ranking of #7, Johnson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, Bible majors at Johnson University accumulate an average of around $24,625 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Biblical Studies at Johnson University Report

#8

Johnson University Florida

Kissimmee, FL

Johnson University Florida came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kissimmee, JUFL is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Bible majors at JUFL take out an average of $24,625 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Johnson University Florida

Asbury Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.

Full Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Report

Columbia International University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia.

Bible majors at CIU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $168, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Biblical Studies at Columbia International University Report

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 91
Virginia 233
North Carolina 132
Florida 119
Tennessee 243
Kentucky 90
South Carolina 125
Louisiana 20
Arkansas 48
Alabama 42
Mississippi 72
West Virginia 45

Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Bible

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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