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2023 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools

17 Colleges
$28,790 Avg Salary
$26,342 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online Bible programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

The excellent online programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools list. NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

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#4

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Covenant Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 17 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #6, Moody Bible Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute

#6

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools list. Phoenix Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

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Piedmont International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

With a ranking of #9, Belhaven University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

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#10

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

Multnomah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Multnomah University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

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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 17 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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