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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 12,534 people earned a degree or certificate in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the #25 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 103 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the United States for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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

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#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Concordia Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 10% of the theology majors at the school.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Report

Out of the 103 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Rabbinical Seminary of America landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the United States. HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Women make up 53% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Report

Western Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Western Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland.

Of the 24 students majoring in theology at Western Theological Seminary, 58% are male and 42% are female.

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Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate theological and ministerial studies programs. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.

Of the 22 students majoring in theology at Fuller, 27% are male and 73% are female.

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Sacred Heart Major Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. SHMS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary Report

With a ranking of #9, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 40% are male.

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Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.

About 50% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Report

#10

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 57% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Creighton University Report

#10

Pacific School of Religion

Berkeley, CA

Pacific School of Religion landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate theological and ministerial studies programs. Pacific School of Religion is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.

About 64% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 36% are male.

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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Mount Kisco, Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College Report

Lexington Theological Seminary came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Lexington, Lexington Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 56% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lexington Theological Seminary Report

#14

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO

Denver Seminary came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Denver Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Littleton.

Women make up 67% of the theology majors at the school.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
16 Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI
16 Aquinas Institute of Theology Saint Louis, MO
16 Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL
16 Bethany Theological Seminary Richmond, IN
16 Western Seminary Portland, OR

Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 28 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.

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