by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of divinity/ministry. Combined, these schools handed out 336 doctor's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The divinity studies doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their doctor's degree.
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 in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Duke University
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Emory University
Asbury Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary
Sewanee - The University of the South is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Sewanee - The University of the South
Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Regent University
Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Southeastern University
Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Searcy.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Harding University
Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Samford University
Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Macon.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Mercer University
Located in the fringe town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Campbell University
Explore the best divinity/ministry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 5 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 67 |
| Georgia | 190 | 70 |
| Virginia | 182 | 94 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 33 |
| Alabama | 139 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 6 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 50 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 3 |
One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Divinity/Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 380 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 39 |
