2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 17,287 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our analysis found Southeastern University to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent programs at Sewanee - The University of the South helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Asbury Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.
Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hickory.
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Freed-Hardeman University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Emory University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Harding University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.
Union Presbyterian Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, Union Presbyterian is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Mississippi | 21 |
Florida | 239 |
North Carolina | 803 |
Virginia | 2,327 |
Tennessee | 369 |
Georgia | 477 |
South Carolina | 205 |
Louisiana | 384 |
West Virginia | 26 |
Kentucky | 941 |
Arkansas | 29 |
Alabama | 86 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations Related Rankings by Major
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies | 12,534 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,624 |
Biblical Studies | 1,052 |
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 777 |
Religious Education | 687 |
Missionary Studies | 423 |
Sacred Music | 167 |
Religious Institution Administration and Law | 23 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Visual & Performing Arts | 18,379 |
English Language & Literature | 9,566 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4,163 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3,136 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,680 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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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