2024 Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

Ranked #37 in popularity, theology is one of the most sought-after doctor's 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 12 doctor's degrees in theology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theology students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Theology Schools

The theology 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 Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theology in Texas

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Dallas Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in theology. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary

2

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Southern Methodist University

Best Theology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Theology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oklahoma	124	5

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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	38
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.