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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

With 523 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #28 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

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The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular master'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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Westminster Theological Seminary the most popular school in Pennsylvania for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

Of the 88 students majoring in theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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#2

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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#3

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

Out of the 23 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, United Lutheran Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. ULS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gettysburg.

Of the 43 students majoring in theology at ULS, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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Out of the 23 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook landed the # 4 spot on the list. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wynnewood.

Of the 38 students majoring in theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 65% of the theology majors at the school.

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#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

About 31% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#7

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

With a ranking of #7, Clarks Summit University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 96% are male.

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Lancaster Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Of the 21 students majoring in theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, 52% are male and 48% are female.

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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

Missio Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 20% of the theology majors at the school.

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Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Trinity School for Ministry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ambridge.

About 21% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 79% are male.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 525
Maryland 49
New Jersey 237
District of Columbia 180

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 23 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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