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2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools

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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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 83 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online theology and religious vocations bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our analysis found Grand Canyon University to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in the United States. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

About 48% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 52% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Grand Canyon University Report

#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 53% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree 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.

About 25% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 75% are male.

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

Out of the 83 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the # 3 spot on the list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.

Women make up 73% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#5

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Of the 505 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 50% are male.

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

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

Women make up 46% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#8

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 28% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at School of Urban Missions, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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#10

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, NC

With a ranking of #10, Piedmont International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

Women make up 29% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Piedmont International University Report

#11

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO

Nazarene Bible College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Nazarene Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

About 49% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 51% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Nazarene Bible College Report

#12

Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR

Universidad Teologica del Caribe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for theology and religious vocations students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Trujillo Alto, UTC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 47% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
13 Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA
14 The King’s University Southlake, TX
15 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO
16 Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA

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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 25 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.

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