by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 129 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 14,027 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's difficult to beat Fuller Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Fuller Theological Seminary
It's difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Duke University
University of Notre Dame is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Yale University
Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Chicago
Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Emory University
The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary
Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Olivet Nazarene University
DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Theological Seminary
Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Harvard University
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute
Concordia Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Concordia Seminary
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Luther Seminary
Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Theological Seminary
SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakeland.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Vanderbilt University
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Boston College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Sewanee - The University of the South | Sewanee, TN |
| 21 | Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA |
| 22 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 23 | Biola University | La Mirada, CA |
| 24 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
| 25 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX |
View the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
| Sacred Music | 124 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16,693 |
| Communication & Journalism | 10,997 |
| English Language & Literature | 7,909 |
| History | 3,509 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3,139 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,909 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,087 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,044 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,942 |
