2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
With 599 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #61 most popular major in Massachusetts.
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.
The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a .
Top Massachusetts Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Boston College the best school in Massachusetts for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theology majors at Boston College take out is $17,500.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hamilton.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 232 |
| New Hampshire | 2 |
| Maine | 48 |
| Rhode Island | 8 |
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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 3 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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