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2023 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools

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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 Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing an online graduate certificate.

#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 graduate certificate in the United States. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 41% are male.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 16 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in Bible at Grand Canyon University, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#3

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Covenant Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their online graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in Bible at Covenant Seminary, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 80% of the Bible majors at the school.

Full Biblical Studies at Bethel University Minnesota Report

#5

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ

Out of the 16 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Phoenix Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Phoenix Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scottsdale.

About 50% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#5

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Out of the 16 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in Bible at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, 50% are male and 50% are female.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out while working on their Graduate Certificate is $18,032.

Full Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute Report

#7

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Belhaven University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online graduate certificate Biblical studies programs. NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

Full Biblical Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#8

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

Multnomah University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

Full Biblical Studies at Multnomah University Report

#8

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls Seminary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. North American Baptist Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.

Of the 2 students majoring in Bible at North American Baptist Seminary, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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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 16 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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