2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor'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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Bachelor's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Johnson University the most popular school in Tennessee for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
Women make up 9% of the theology majors at the school.
On average, theology graduates from Johnson University take out $23,220 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Lee University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in theology at Lee University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Lee University carry an average student debt load of $29,442.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Adventist University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegedale.
Women make up 10% of the theology majors at the school.
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Out of the 8 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-South Christian College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, MSCC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in theology at MSCC, 56% are male and 44% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 14% of the theology majors at the school.
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Martin Methodist College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Martin Methodist is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Pulaski.
Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, Belmont University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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Tennessee Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. TWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Athens.
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| 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 |
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 Related Majors
| 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 8 schools only.
- 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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