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

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

With 1,774 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #25 most popular major in Texas.

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 Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

Our 2023 rankings named Brite Divinity School the best school in Texas for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Brite Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dallas Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

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Out of the 8 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Methodist University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Graduate School of Theology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 523
New Mexico 0
Oklahoma 340

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 8 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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