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Finding the Best Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,052 people earned a degree or certificate in Biblical studies, making the major the #140 most popular in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Biblical Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Piedmont International University the best school in the United States for Biblical studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their doctor’s degree. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Asbury Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the United States. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Bible College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

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#6

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for Biblical studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Biblical Studies by Region

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One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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