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2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools

28 Colleges in the United States
638 Doctor's Degrees
Ranked #44 in popularity, divinity/ministry is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 28 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of divinity/ministry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 638 doctor's degrees in divinity/ministry during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Divinity/Ministry School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools Your choice of divinity/ministry for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality divinity studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The divinity studies 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 Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Divinity/Ministry in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for divinity/ministry students seeking a a doctor's degree.

10 Top Schools for a Doctorate in Divinity Studies

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Annual Graduates

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Duke University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

Emory University is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Emory University

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry needs to look into Biola University. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Biola University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Sewanee.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Sewanee - The University of the South

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Annual Graduates

Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Regent University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakeland.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Southeastern University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Bethel University Minnesota

Divinity/Ministry by Region

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Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology 695
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 247
Rabbinical Studies 6

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