2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
With 569 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #72 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a .
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found Westminster Theological Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lancaster Bible College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Valley Forge. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Theology majors at UVF take out an average of $31,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarks Summit University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Lancaster Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster.
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With a ranking of #7, Missio Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 912 |
| Maryland | 71 |
| New Jersey | 248 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Theology
| 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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