by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for divinity/ministry students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 116 master's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of divinity/ministry for getting your master's degree school matters. 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:
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 combination of various 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for divinity/ministry students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Vanderbilt University
Sewanee - The University of the South is a good choice for students pursuing a master'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 master’s in divinity/ministry from Sewanee - The University of the South
Johnson University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Johnson University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in divinity/ministry needs to check out Lipscomb University. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Lipscomb University
Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary
Explore all the Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 75 |
| Georgia | 370 | 281 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 336 |
| Virginia | 331 | 753 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 378 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 74 |
| Alabama | 258 | 37 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 116 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 23 |
Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 72 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 32 |
