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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)

110 Ranked Colleges
1,166 Degrees Awarded
$19,000 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 1,166 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations (other), making the major the 228th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, theology and religious vocations (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,580 and had an average of $31,756 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major” ranking, we looked at 110 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations (other). That schools that top this list have a program in theology and religious vocations (other) in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for religious vocations students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major. Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jacksonville, Texas. It awarded 24 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

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Tri-State Bible College
South Point, Ohio

Out of the 110 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Tri-State Bible College landed the #1 spot on the list. South Point, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religious vocations degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Tri-State Bible College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Hope Christian College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major. New Hope Christian College is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at New Hope Christian College

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American Baptist College
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 110 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major that were part of this year’s ranking, American Baptist College landed the #1 spot on the list. ABTS Nashville is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full ABTS Nashville Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Heritage Bible College
Dunn, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Heritage Bible College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major. Located in Dunn, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Heritage Bible College

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Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, Indiana

With a ranking of #6, Concordia Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religious vocations degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Concordia Theological Seminary

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Western Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. This small school is located in Holland, Michigan, and it awarded 28 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Western Theological Seminary

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United Theological Seminary ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. United Theological Seminary is a small school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 48 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at United Theological Seminary

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Central Christian College of the Bible came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. Central Christian College of the Bible is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moberly, Missouri. It awarded 15 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Central Christian College of the Bible

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Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, District of Columbia

Wesley Theological Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. This small school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 55 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Wesley Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified ’s religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation

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Methodist Theological School in Ohio did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking, coming in at #12. MTSO is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Delaware, Ohio. It awarded 10 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Methodist Theological School in Ohio Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, Ohio

Valor Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking, coming in at #13. Valor Christian College is a small school located in Canal Winchester, Ohio that handed out 23 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Valor Christian College

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. San Dimas, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s religious vocations degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at LIFE Bible College

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With a ranking of #15, Interdenominational Theological Center did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. Interdenominational Theological Center is a small school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 12 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Interdenominational Theological Center Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Claremont School of Theology
Claremont, California

Claremont School of Theology landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Claremont School of Theology Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

Moody Bible Institute ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 144 diplomas to qualified ’s religious vocations students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Moody Bible Institute

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Southwestern Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking, coming in at #18. SCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southwestern Christian University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Baptist Bible College
Springfield, Missouri

Baptist Bible College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. This small school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 11 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Baptist Bible College

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Calvin Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calvin Theological Seminary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. Calvin Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 17 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Calvin Theological Seminary

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Evangelical Theological Seminary
Myerstown, Pennsylvania

Evangelical Theological Seminary landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. ETS is located in Myerstown, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Evangelical Theological Seminary

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Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. Pontifical John Paul II Institute is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 6 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

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Oblate School of Theology
San Antonio, Texas

Oblate School of Theology ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major list. Oblate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Oblate Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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The King's University
Southlake, Texas

The King’s University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking, coming in at #24. TKU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Southlake, Texas. It awarded 10 ’s religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at The King’s University

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Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington Theological Seminary landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Religious Vocations Major ranking. Lexington Theological Seminary is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Lexington Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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