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2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools

140 Colleges
$36,020 Avg Salary
$26,322 Avg Student Debt

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #26 most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 140 schools in the United States to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing an online .

#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern University the most popular online school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at SEU accumulate an average of around $20,189 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $144, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Southeastern University Report

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Liberty University take out is $25,696. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $521.

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The excellent online programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Located in the large city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 140 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $38,555 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $193, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University accumulate an average of around $28,917 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Report

With a ranking of #6, Franciscan University of Steubenville did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Franciscan U accumulate an average of around $25,692 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $543.

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#7

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #7, Moody Bible Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School carry an average student debtload of $8,572.

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#8

Valor Christian College

Canal Winchester, OH

Valor Christian College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in the city of Canal Winchester, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Valor Christian College accumulate an average of around $19,813 in student debt.

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#9

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Crown take out an average of $28,042 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, NC

Piedmont International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #10 on the list. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Piedmont International University take out is $30,191.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Piedmont International University Report

#11

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO

Nazarene Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #11 on the list. Nazarene Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Nazarene Bible College take out $41,303 in student loans while working on their degree.

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools 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.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at School of Urban Missions take out is $28,835.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Report

#13

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #13 on the list. MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from MLC take out $19,349 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Martin Luther College

#14

Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR

Universidad Teologica del Caribe landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Trujillo Alto, UTC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Universidad Teologica del Caribe Report

#15

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from TKU carry an average student debtload of $35,391.

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#16

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.

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#16

Veritas Baptist College

Fredericksburg, VA

Veritas Baptist College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Located in the rural area of Fredericksburg, VBC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#18

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Toccoa Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Toccoa Falls.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Toccoa Falls College

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from MBTS carry an average student debtload of $24,210.

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College of Biblical Studies - Houston landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Houston, College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from College of Biblical Studies - Houston carry an average student debtload of $33,064.

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Pentecostal Theological Seminary Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools award.

Rank College Location
22 Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI
23 Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College Tampa, FL
23 Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA
25 Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX
25 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND
25 Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC
28 Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC

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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

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

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 27 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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