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2024 Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

4 Colleges in Tennessee
72 Master's Degrees
If you pursue a master's degree in theology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #49 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 72 master's degrees in theology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology School for Your Master's Degree

Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee The theology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

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

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

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theology in Tennessee

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

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Theology

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in theology from Vanderbilt University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Sewanee - The University of the South is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Sewanee.More information about a master’s in theology from Sewanee - The University of the South

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theology has to take a look at Lipscomb University. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in theology from Lipscomb University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Freed-Hardeman University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Henderson.More information about a master’s in theology from Freed-Hardeman University

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theology has to look into Lee University. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Lee University

Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 422 106
Georgia 370 45
North Carolina 334 258
Virginia 331 894
Kentucky 268 78
South Carolina 260 20
Alabama 258 10
Louisiana 250 30
Mississippi 243 6
Arkansas 187 2
West Virginia 164 18

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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 116
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 32

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