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Most Popular Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree School for You

With 273 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, Biblical studies is the #165 most popular major in California.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in California to see which master'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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing a master's degree.

#1

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Our analysis found Biola University to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

Of the 34 students majoring in Bible at Biola, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Santa Fe Springs, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 73% are male.

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Out of the 10 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in Bible at School of Urban Missions, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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#4

Epic Bible College

Sacramento, CA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Epic Bible College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular Biblical studies schools in California. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in Bible at Epic Bible College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Westminster Theological Seminary in California helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular Biblical studies schools in California. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 13% of the Bible majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern California Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 75% are male.

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The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Fresno Pacific University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

Women make up 33% of the Bible majors at the school.

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#9

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA

Bethesda University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Bethesda is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the small city of Redding, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 7
Oregon 50
Hawaii 2
Alaska 5

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

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 10 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).

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