by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 380 doctor's degrees in theology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of theology for getting your doctor'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host 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 schools for theology students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in theology from Duke University
It's hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a doctorate in theology from Liberty University
Regent University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in theology. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Regent University
It is hard to beat Erskine College if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology. Located in the rural area of Due West, Erskine is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Erskine College
Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, AMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Ave Maria University
Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Palm Beach Atlantic University
VUU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in theology from Virginia Union University
Hood Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salisbury.More information about a doctorate in theology from Hood Theological Seminary
Explore the best theology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 17 |
| Virginia | 182 | 192 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 23 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 22 |
| Alabama | 139 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 9 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 106 |
One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 336 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 39 |
