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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

With 888 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #18 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the theology and religious vocations doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our analysis found Sewanee - The University of the South to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Lipscomb University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lipscomb University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Memphis Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,067
West Virginia 86
Florida 902
Virginia 2,592
Arkansas 137
Mississippi 95
South Carolina 389
Louisiana 559
Alabama 168
Kentucky 1,156
Georgia 625

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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).
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