by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Divinity/Ministry. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Theological & Ministerial Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Cairn University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in theology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Cairn was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
Here are some of the other rankings for Cairn.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cairn was $865 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,178 | $29,178 |
| Fees | $375 | $375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,187 | $11,187 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,042 | $2,042 |
Learn more about Cairn tuition and fees.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Cairn does offer online classes in its theology bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cairn Online Learning page.
About 50.0% of the students who received their BA in theology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36.3%.
Around 50.0% of theology bachelor’s degree recipients at Cairn in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 2 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to theological and ministerial studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 19 |
| Sacred Music | 2 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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