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

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

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 429 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Moody Bible Institute the most popular school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the 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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Moody Bible Institute Report

#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Out of the 429 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Grand Canyon University is a very 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.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 217 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Northwestern, 46% are male and 54% are female.

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#5

Yeshivath Viznitz

Monsey, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Yeshivath Viznitz helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Yeshivath Viznitz is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Monsey.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Yeshivath Viznitz Report

#5

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 38% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

With a ranking of #7, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 60% are male.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.

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

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Franciscan University of Steubenville Report

#9

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, MN

Bethany Global University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. BGU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bloomington.

About 68% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 32% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Bethany Global University Report

#10

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Cleveland.

About 47% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 53% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lee University Report

#11

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Liberty University Report

#12

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, MO

Ozark Christian College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

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#13

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Crown College Report

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit school 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.

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Oral Roberts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#16

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Women make up 38% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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Colorado Christian University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.

Women make up 40% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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Columbia International University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Of the 82 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at CIU, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the 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.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University

The Master’s University and Seminary landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 69 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at The Master's University, 62% are male and 38% are female.

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Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 64 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at SEBTS, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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Dallas Baptist University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 62 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at DBU, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 68% are male.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

#24

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Biola University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.

Women make up 50% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#27

Evangel University

Springfield, MO
#30

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH
#30

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA
#33

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA
#35

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA
#36

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, NC
#37

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS
#39

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO
#39

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN
#42

Trinity Baptist College

Jacksonville, FL
#44

Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR
#44

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL
#47

Multnomah University

Portland, OR
#48

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, CA
#49

Northpoint Bible College

Haverhill, MA
#49

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, IL

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 429 different United States theology and religious vocations schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX
51 The King’s University Southlake, TX
51 Lincoln Christian University Lincoln, IL
51 Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN
55 University of Dallas Irving, TX
55 Cedarville University Cedarville, OH
57 Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV
58 Asbury University Wilmore, KY
59 Harding University Searcy, AR
59 North Central University Minneapolis, MN
59 Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN
59 Luther Rice College & Seminary Lithonia, GA
63 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL
64 Cairn University Langhorne, PA
64 Johnson University Florida Kissimmee, FL
64 Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Theology & Religious Vocations students that almost earned our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
67 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
67 Veritas Baptist College Fredericksburg, VA
67 Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D’spinka Brooklyn, NY
67 Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI
71 Mid-Atlantic Christian University Elizabeth City, NC
72 Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN
72 Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX
74 College of Biblical Studies - Houston Houston, TX
74 Bob Jones University Greenville, SC
74 Northwest University Kirkland, WA
74 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA
74 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
79 University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA
79 Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO
79 Belhaven University Jackson, MS
79 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
79 Hope International University Fullerton, CA
84 California Baptist University Riverside, CA
84 Taylor University Upland, IN
84 Baptist Bible College Springfield, MO

Theology & Religious Vocations by Region

View the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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