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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina

6 Colleges
$49,462 Avg Salary
$35,382 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 678 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #11 most popular major in North Carolina.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a .

Top North Carolina Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for theological and ministerial studies students. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lenoir - Rhyne University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

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The excellent programs at Piedmont International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Hood Theological Seminary

Salisbury, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hood Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Hood Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

With a ranking of #6, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 1,981
Florida 201
Georgia 413
Tennessee 275
Kentucky 695
Louisiana 222
Alabama 51
South Carolina 116
Mississippi 10
Arkansas 28
West Virginia 26

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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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