2024 Best Theology Schools in the Southwest Region
11
Colleges in the Southwest Region
221
Theology Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
theology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #127 most popular program in the country. 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 11 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 221 degrees in theology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Theology School
Your choice of theology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for theology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Theology Rankings by Degree Level
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 the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Theology in the Southwest Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology degree levels they offer.
10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Theology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In TX
It is difficult to beat Dallas Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in theology. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
There were approximately 2 theology students who graduated with this degree at DTS Dallas in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
34
Theology Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in theology needs to check out Southern Methodist University. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were about 34 theology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Southern Methodist University
Oral Roberts University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology. Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1081 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ORU is a great university overall.
There were about 10 theology students who graduated with this degree at ORU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from Oral Roberts University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology. OKWU or OWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bartlesville. This university ranks 16th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were about 4 theology students who graduated with this degree at OKWU or OWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
36
Theology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 67th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 36 theology students who graduated with this degree at HBU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Houston Baptist University