2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in Tennessee
5
Colleges in Tennessee
182
Divinity Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #113 in popularity,
divinity/ministry is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 182 degrees in divinity/ministry during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Divinity/Ministry School
Your choice of divinity/ministry school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Divinity/Ministry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Divinity/Ministry Degree Level
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 Schools in Tennessee.
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Best Schools for Divinity/Ministry in Tennessee
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 divinity studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Tennessee Schools in Divinity Studies
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TN
32
Divinity Studies Degrees Awarded
Vanderbilt University is a good option for students interested in a degree in divinity/ministry. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were about 32 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Vanderbilt University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TN
It is difficult to beat Sewanee - The University of the South if you wish to pursue a degree in divinity/ministry. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Sewanee. This university ranks 4th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 17 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at Sewanee in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Sewanee - The University of the South
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
58
Divinity Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in divinity/ministry has to check out Johnson University. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.
There were approximately 58 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Johnson University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TN
It is hard to beat Lipscomb University if you wish to pursue a degree in divinity/ministry. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. This university ranks 6th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 12 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Lipscomb University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TN
Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.
There were approximately 16 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at Memphis Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary
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