2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You
Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 85 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Of the 1,449 students majoring in theology at Liberty University, 69% are male and 31% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. SBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.
Women make up 9% of the theology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 10% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 90% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.
Of the 175 students majoring in theology at Asbury Seminary, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 49% of the theology majors at the school.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 13% of the theology majors at the school.
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Emory University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 56% of the theology majors at the school.
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Luther Rice College & Seminary 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 #8 on the list. Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia.
About 21% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 79% are male.
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Regent University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 46% are male.
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Virginia Union University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. VUU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
Women make up 48% of the theology majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #11, Southeastern University 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 midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 63 students majoring in theology at SEU, 63% are male and 37% are female.
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Vanderbilt University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 57 students majoring in theology at Vanderbilt, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA |
| 14 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL |
| 15 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA |
| 16 | Shepherds Theological Seminary | Cary, NC |
| 17 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 435 |
| Virginia | 1,985 |
| North Carolina | 757 |
| Florida | 692 |
| Tennessee | 349 |
| Kentucky | 776 |
| South Carolina | 144 |
| Louisiana | 386 |
| Arkansas | 53 |
| Alabama | 64 |
| Mississippi | 11 |
| West Virginia | 41 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Theology
| 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 25 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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