by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of biblical studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 230 master's degrees in biblical studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The bible master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality bible program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biblical studies students working on their master's degree.
The bible 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 Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for biblical studies students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biblical studies. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Liberty University
It's hard to beat Columbia International University if you want to pursue a master's degree in biblical studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Columbia International University
It is difficult to beat Asbury Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biblical studies. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in biblical studies needs to look into Johnson University. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Johnson University
Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Jackson.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Belhaven University
Located in the rural area of Due West, Erskine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Erskine College
Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Southeastern University
Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Freed-Hardeman University
Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Regent University
North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Tigerville.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from North Greenville University
Explore the best biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 17 |
| Georgia | 190 | 10 |
| Virginia | 182 | 88 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 21 |
| Alabama | 151 | 10 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 40 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 31 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 4 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 0 |
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 230 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3,857 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 249 |
| Missionary Studies | 143 |
| Religious Education | 100 |
| Sacred Music | 57 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 46 |
