by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of theology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 497 degrees in theology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The theology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology rankings. For our Best Overall Theology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Fuller Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theology. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
There were about 154 theology students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
It's difficult to beat Biola University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada. This university ranks 58th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 39 theology students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Biola University
The Master's University and Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theology. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.
There were about 64 theology students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from The Master’s University and Seminary
Any student who is interested in theology has to take a look at Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
There were roughly 10 theology students who graduated with this degree at Westminster Seminary California in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from Westminster Theological Seminary in California
It's hard to beat Azusa Pacific University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.
There were approximately 6 theology students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Azusa Pacific University
School of Urban Missions is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills.More information about a degree in theology from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in theology from Life Pacific College
Explore all the Best Theology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 68 |
| Oregon | 587 | 62 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 7 |
Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 470 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 317 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 12 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
