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Finding the Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs 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 graduate certificate 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 a graduate certificate in the United States. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very 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 30 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 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.

Full Biblical Studies at Grand Canyon University Report

#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

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

Of the 9 students majoring in Bible at Biola, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#4

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Nazarene Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#5

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Covenant Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

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#5

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 30 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large 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

#7

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

Aquinas Institute of Theology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

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#7

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. 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

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Phoenix Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

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

Full Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary Report

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate Biblical studies programs. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

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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 30 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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