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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

With 569 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #72 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

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The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular master'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 master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our 2023 rankings named Westminster Theological Seminary the most popular school in Pennsylvania for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

Women make up 13% of the theology majors at the school.

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#2

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 55 students majoring in theology at EU, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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#3

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means United Lutheran Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. ULS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

Women make up 49% of the theology majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wynnewood.

Women make up 8% of the theology majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

About 65% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 35% are male.

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#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

Of the 36 students majoring in theology at Lancaster Bible College, 69% are male and 31% are female.

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#7

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 23 students majoring in theology at CSU, 96% are male and 4% are female.

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With a ranking of #8, Lancaster Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Women make up 48% of the theology majors at the school.

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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

With a ranking of #9, Missio Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 80% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Missio Seminary Report

Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Trinity School for Ministry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Ambridge.

Of the 19 students majoring in theology at Trinity School for Ministry, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 912
Maryland 71
New Jersey 248
District of Columbia 180

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 23 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.

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