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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies students earned 1,981 degrees and certificates from a Virginia school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our analysis found Union Presbyterian Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Union Presbyterian is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Richmond.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia list. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Union University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit school 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
Florida 201
Georgia 413
North Carolina 678
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 4 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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