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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

With 794 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #75 most popular major in Texas.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

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 Texas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Texas 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Dallas Theological Seminary the most popular school in Texas for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

About 21% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 79% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Methodist University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in theology at SMU, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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#3

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Brite Divinity School landed the # 3 spot on the list. Brite Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.

Of the 6 students majoring in theology at Brite Divinity, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Brite Divinity School

Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Hardin - Simmons University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hardin - Simmons University Report

Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Report

Houston Graduate School of Theology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Houston Graduate School of Theology Report

#6

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 67% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at The King’s University Report

#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Baylor University Report

With a ranking of #9, Bakke Graduate University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. BGU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bakke Graduate University Report

Grace School of Theology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Grace School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Conroe.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grace School of Theology Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 11 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.

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