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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked 8th in Kentucky. In fact, 695 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Kentucky to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Kentucky. SBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

Of the 105 students majoring in theology at SBTS, 99% are male and 1% are female.

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Out of the 4 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Asbury Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

Of the 42 students majoring in theology at Asbury Seminary, 86% are male and 14% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Louisville, Louisville Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in theology at Louisville Seminary, 63% are male and 38% are female.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Lexington Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, Lexington Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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
Tennessee 275
Louisiana 222
Alabama 51
South Carolina 116
Mississippi 10
Arkansas 28
West Virginia 26

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 4 schools only.

  • 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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