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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 80% are male.

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#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

About 35% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 65% are male.

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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Union University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in theology at VUU, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Union Presbyterian Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Virginia. Union Presbyterian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges 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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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