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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

About 17% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 83% are male.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 80% are male.

Full Biblical Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report

Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

Full Biblical Studies at Piedmont International University Report

#5

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Greenville University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at North Greenville University

#6

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL

With a ranking of #6, Amridge University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Amridge is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Faulkner is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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