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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

5 Colleges
$33,864 Avg Salary
$31,019 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

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

Top Tennessee Schools 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 degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Sewanee - The University of the South Report

#2

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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#3

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johnson University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Johnson University take out is $23,813. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

The excellent programs at Lee University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Lee University carry an average student debtload of $30,251. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lee University Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges 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 5 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

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