2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Religious Education School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, religious education was ranked #216 in the country. In fact 1,417 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Religious Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best Religious Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Trinity International University - Florida the best school in the Southeast Region for religious education students. Trinity International University - Florida is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miramar.
While working on their degree, religious ed majors at Trinity International University - Florida accumulate an average of around $35,312 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Union Presbyterian Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region list. Union Presbyterian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The Baptist College of Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Erskine College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Religious Education Schools in the Southeast Region list. Erskine is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Due West.
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With a ranking of #6, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for religious education students. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Columbia International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for religious education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Lee University did quite well on this year’s best schools for religious education students. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Regent University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best religious education programs. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
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Columbia Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for religious education students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Decatur, Columbia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Religious Education Colleges by State
Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 |
| Virginia | 63 |
| North Carolina | 32 |
| Florida | 9 |
| Tennessee | 22 |
| Kentucky | 74 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Louisiana | 54 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| West Virginia | 0 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Religious Ed
One of 7 majors within the area of study, religious education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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