by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 627 bachelor's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
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Your choice of divinity/ministry for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality divinity studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for divinity/ministry students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Southeastern University is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry. SEU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakeland.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Southeastern University
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Ohio Christian University. OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Circleville.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Ohio Christian University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Oral Roberts University. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Oral Roberts University
Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Olivet Nazarene University
Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Johnson University
The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from The Master’s University and Seminary
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Lincoln Christian University
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Liberty University
Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Portland.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Multnomah University
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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 | 1,324 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 499 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 152 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 1 |
