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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

7 Colleges
$39,351 Avg Salary
$30,314 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #15 most popular major in Tennessee with 275 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

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

Top Tennessee Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for theological and ministerial studies students. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

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#3

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

The excellent programs at Freed-Hardeman University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Henderson.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

The excellent programs at Lipscomb University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#5

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Johnson University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.

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Memphis Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee list. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

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#7

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 1,981
Florida 201
Georgia 413
North Carolina 678
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 7 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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