Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee

13 Colleges
$29,877 Avg Salary
$23,938 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #62 most popular major in Tennessee with 243 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Tennessee to see which 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.

Check out the Bible programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Our analysis found Johnson University to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Bible majors at Johnson University take out an average of $24,625 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $294.

Full Biblical Studies at Johnson University Report

#2

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Freed-Hardeman University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Bible majors at FHU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read More…

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lipscomb University is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lipscomb University

#4

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lee University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Cleveland.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lee University

#5

Welch College

Gallatin, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Welch College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Welch is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Gallatin.

Full Biblical Studies at Welch College Report

#6

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN

Milligan University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Milligan University

#7

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Belmont University Report

Bryan College - Dayton ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee list. William Jennings Bryan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Dayton.

Full Biblical Studies at Bryan College - Dayton Report

#9

Union University

Jackson, TN

Union University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular Biblical studies programs. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Union University

Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University

Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 91
Virginia 233
North Carolina 132
Florida 119
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 13 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.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.