2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 41 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern University the best school in the Southeast Region for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Theology majors at SEU take out an average of $18,563 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Asbury Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.
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Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hickory.
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With a ranking of #7, Freed-Hardeman University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Emory University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Union Presbyterian Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, Union Presbyterian is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Harding University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 435 |
| Virginia | 1,985 |
| North Carolina | 757 |
| Florida | 692 |
| Tennessee | 349 |
| Kentucky | 776 |
| South Carolina | 144 |
| Louisiana | 386 |
| Arkansas | 53 |
| Alabama | 64 |
| Mississippi | 11 |
| West Virginia | 41 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
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 25 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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