by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 73 doctor's degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of biblical studies for getting your doctor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 biblical studies students working on their doctor'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 Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in biblical studies.
It is difficult to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in biblical studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in biblical studies. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary
It is hard to beat Lancaster Bible College if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College
Catholic University of America is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Catholic University of America
Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary
Located in the large suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Clarks Summit University
Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from North Greenville University
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Liberty University
Drew is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Drew University
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Brite Divinity is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in biblical studies from Brite Divinity School
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Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 73 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,586 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 104 |
| Religious Education | 81 |
| Sacred Music | 28 |
