2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Tennessee to see which doctor'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.
2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our 2023 rankings named Pentecostal Theological Seminary the most popular school in Tennessee for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Cleveland, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 23% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 77% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Memphis Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 42% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Lipscomb University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lipscomb, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Sewanee - The University of the South helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Milligan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Union University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
| Mississippi | 95 |
| South Carolina | 389 |
| Florida | 902 |
| Virginia | 2,592 |
| Arkansas | 137 |
| Alabama | 168 |
| Kentucky | 1,156 |
| Georgia | 625 |
| Louisiana | 559 |
Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 6 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.