Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

7 Colleges
$42,637 Avg Salary
$31,500 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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 2023 rankings named Westminster Theological Seminary the best school in Pennsylvania for theological and ministerial studies students. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary

#2

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lancaster Bible College

#3

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA

The excellent programs at University of Valley Forge helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit school 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.

Read More…

#4

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

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.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Eastern University

#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Clarks Summit University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read More…

Lancaster Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Read More…

#7

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

Missio Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Missio Seminary Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 912
Maryland 71
New Jersey 248
District of Columbia 180

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.