Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

5 Colleges
$48,450 Avg Salary

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.

Check out the theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our analysis found Pentecostal Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a 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.

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

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 fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

Women make up 42% of the theology majors at the school.

Read More…

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Sewanee - The University of the South Report

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Lipscomb University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

Of the 3 students majoring in theology at Lipscomb, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lipscomb University

#5

Union University

Jackson, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Union University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Jackson.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Union University Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 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).
  • 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.