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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sewanee - The University of the South landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Asbury Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

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With a ranking of #6, Piedmont International University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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#7

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.

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#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Erskine College

Due West, SC

Erskine College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Due West, Erskine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Columbia International University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
Virginia 1,985
North Carolina 757
Florida 692
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 20 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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