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

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest 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.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Southwest 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

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

Our analysis found Brite Divinity School to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Brite Divinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Dallas Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Southwest Region . DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

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Out of the 10 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Methodist University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Baylor University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college 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 Houston Graduate School of Theology. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Phillips Theological Seminary 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. Phillips Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa.

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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God 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 #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Oral Roberts 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 #10 on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 794
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

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 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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