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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 15,832 people earned their degree in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the 63rd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, theological and ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $40,590 and had an average of $26,272 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,813 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,235 and $26,413 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 113 colleges that offered a degree in theological and ministerial studies. That schools that top this list have a program in theological and ministerial studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region

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Shepherds Theological Seminary
Cary, North Carolina

Out of the 113 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shepherds Theological Seminary landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Cary, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified ’s theology students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Shepherds Theological Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hood Theological Seminary. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 28 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hood Theological Seminary

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region. This small school is located in Decatur, Georgia, and it awarded 70 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Columbia Theological Seminary

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Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, Tennessee

Out of the 113 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-South Christian College landed the #4 spot on the list. MSCC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Mid-South Christian College

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Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Presbyterian Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified ’s theology students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary

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Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #6, Memphis Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Memphis Theological Seminary

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Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is located in Boynton Beach, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

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Interdenominational Theological Center came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 41 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Interdenominational Theological Center

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Catholic Distance University
Charles Town, West Virginia

With a ranking of #9, Catholic Distance University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at CDU

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Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisville Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 25 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. SBTS is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 467 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Full SBTS Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Bethel University
Hampton, Virginia

Bethel University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Hampton, Virginia, and it awarded 5 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel

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Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, Kentucky

Asbury Theological Seminary ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Theological Seminary is a small school located in Wilmore, Kentucky that handed out 231 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a small school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 353 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at NOBTS

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With a ranking of #15, Luther Rice College & Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Luther Rice is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lithonia, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 97 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Luther Rice College & Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Cleveland, Tennessee

Pentecostal Theological Seminary ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Tennessee. It awarded 64 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pentecostal Theological Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 345 degrees to qualified ’s theology students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at SEBTS

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Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach Theological Seminary landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Beach Theological Seminary is a small school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 2 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Virginia Beach Theological Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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University of Fort Lauderdale
Lauderhill, Florida

University of Fort Lauderdale came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Lauderhill, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at UFTL

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Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville Bible College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Huntsville Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Huntsville Bible College

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Wesley Biblical Seminary
Jackson, Mississippi

Wesley Biblical Seminary ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Wesley Biblical Seminary is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary

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Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, Kentucky

With a ranking of #22, Lexington Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Lexington Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 16 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lexington Theological Seminary

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With a ranking of #23, Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 39 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Trinity College of Florida
Trinity, Florida

Trinity College of Florida came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Trinity College of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Trinity, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Trinity College of Florida

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Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Union University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 86 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full VUU Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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