2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Women make up 58% of the theology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
Of the 26 students majoring in theology at Sewanee, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Out of the 14 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lee University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in theology at Lee University, 77% are male and 23% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Pentecostal Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.
Women make up 24% of the theology majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Milligan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Milligan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan College.
Women make up 42% of the theology majors at the school.
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Lipscomb University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
About 44% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 56% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, Memphis Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Memphis Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
About 25% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 75% are male.
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Johnson University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
Of the 12 students majoring in theology at Johnson University, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Trevecca Nazarene 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 Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 27% of the theology majors at the school.
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Freed-Hardeman University 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 #10 on the list. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.
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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 14 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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