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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

23 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.

The Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Johnson University the most popular school in Tennessee for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Johnson University take out $23,813 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

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

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Lee University take out is $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

The excellent programs at Trevecca Nazarene University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from TNU take out $33,798 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Pentecostal Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Pentecostal Theological Seminary Report

#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

The excellent programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#6

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Freed-Hardeman University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from FHU take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN

With a ranking of #7, Milligan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the midsize suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Milligan University Report

#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Memphis Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#10

Union University

Jackson, TN

Union University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Union University Report

Best 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
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 23 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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