by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of religious education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 139 degrees in religious education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The religious ed 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 Religious Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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 religious ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in religious education. Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in religious education from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
It's hard to beat Princeton Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in religious education. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.More information about a degree in religious education from Princeton Theological Seminary
Explore the best religious education schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 17 |
| New York | 333 | 87 |
| Maryland | 279 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 11 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 24 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 139 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,018 |
| Biblical Studies | 392 |
| Missionary Studies | 300 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 241 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 168 |
| Sacred Music | 32 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 22 |
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