Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
If you plan to study theological & ministerial studies, take a look at what Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.SEBTS is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and approximately 3,343 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theological & Ministerial Studies section at the bottom of this page.
SEBTS Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Theology
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
- Master’s Degree in Theology
SEBTS Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings
There were 38 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theology Student Demographics at SEBTS
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
SEBTS Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program

Of the students who received a theology master's degree from SEBTS, 78% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in theology.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
White | 167 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Concentrations Within Theological & Ministerial Studies
The following theology concentations are available at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Divinity/Ministry | 261 |
Theology | 44 |
Related Majors
- Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
- Religious Education
- Missionary Studies
Careers That Theology Grads May Go Into
A degree in theology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
---|---|---|
Clergy | 1,070 | $48,540 |
Philosophy and Religion Professors | 740 | $81,680 |
Religious Workers | 390 | $33,880 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.