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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,114 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in California to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Master’s University and Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary in California landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Azusa Pacific University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Fresno Pacific University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

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With a ranking of #7, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Hope International University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 105
Oregon 188
Hawaii 9

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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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