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2024 Best Theology Schools in Florida

5 Colleges in Florida
234 Theology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #127 in popularity, theology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 234 degrees in theology during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theology School

Best Theology Schools in Florida Your choice of theology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Theology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Theology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Theology
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology
Master's Degrees in Theology
Doctor's Degrees in Theology

The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theology Schools in Florida. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Theology in Florida

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Florida Schools in Theology

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In FL

Southeastern University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in theology. SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakeland. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SEU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 theology students who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Southeastern University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL

It's difficult to beat Palm Beach Atlantic University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology. Palm Beach Atlantic is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach. This university ranks 39th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 29 theology students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach Atlantic in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Palm Beach Atlantic University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
35 Theology Degrees Awarded

Ave Maria University is a good option for students interested in a degree in theology. AMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Ave Maria. This university ranks 56th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 35 theology students who graduated with this degree at AMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Ave Maria University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in theology needs to take a look at The Baptist College of Florida. Located in the distant town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 18 theology students who graduated with this degree at BCF in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from The Baptist College of Florida

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
50 Theology Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #976 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Leo University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 theology students who graduated with this degree at St. Leo University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Saint Leo University

Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
North Carolina710290
Georgia69045
Virginia6301,086
Tennessee624108
South Carolina53035
Kentucky518244
Mississippi5016
Alabama50021
Louisiana48956
Arkansas46611
West Virginia41033

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One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry448
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies169
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies29
Rabbinical Studies1

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