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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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

With 349 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #47 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the theology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Sewanee - The University of the South the best school in Tennessee for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

The excellent master’s degree programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#3

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Freed-Hardeman University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 7 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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#5

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

The excellent master’s degree programs at Johnson University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.

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#6

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

With a ranking of #6, Lee University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Memphis Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Memphis Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 7 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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