by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of theology. Combined, these schools handed out 1,541 master's degrees in theology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of theology for getting your master'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 colleges for theology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a master’s in theology from Duke University
Emory University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in theology. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in theology from Emory University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in theology has to check out Asbury Theological Seminary. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Asbury Theological Seminary
Southeastern University is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in theology. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Southeastern University
Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Vanderbilt University
Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Sewanee - The University of the South
Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.More information about a master’s in theology from Liberty University
CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in theology from Columbia International University
Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in theology from Samford University
Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Regent University
Explore the best theology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 106 |
| Georgia | 370 | 45 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 258 |
| Virginia | 331 | 894 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 72 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 78 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 20 |
| Alabama | 258 | 10 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 30 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 6 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 18 |
Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 2,190 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 126 |
