2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
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Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Pentecostal Theological Seminary the most popular school in Tennessee for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.
Of the 22 students majoring in theology at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, 77% are male and 23% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Memphis Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
Women make up 42% of the theology majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Sewanee - The University of the South helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Of the 3 students majoring in theology at Lipscomb, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Union University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Jackson.
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Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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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 5 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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