Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in West Virginia

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in West Virginia

3 Colleges

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 41 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #103 most popular major in West Virginia.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in West Virginia to see which programs were the most popular 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 .

#1

Catholic Distance University

Charles Town, WV

Our analysis found Catholic Distance University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. CDU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Catholic Distance University Report

#2

Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, WV

Out of the 3 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian Bible College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mount Hope.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Appalachian Bible College

#3

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wheeling University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Wheeling University

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
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11

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 3 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.