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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

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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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the United States to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the United States. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

Women make up 3% of the Bible majors at the school.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in Bible at Asbury Seminary, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Report

#4

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Clarks Summit University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular Biblical studies schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

Of the 5 students majoring in Bible at NOBTS, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Biblical Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report

Piedmont International University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Piedmont International University Report

#7

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree Biblical studies programs. 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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Catholic University of America came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools ranking. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

About 33% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#9

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools ranking. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

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#10

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL

Amridge University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Amridge is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery.

Full Biblical Studies at Amridge University Report

Biblical Studies by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 18 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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