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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

3 Colleges in Tennessee
915 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a degree in theology & religious vocations, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #26 one in the country in terms of popularity.As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 915 degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee Your choice of theology & religious vocations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations 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.

Pick Your Theology & Religious Vocations Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Tennessee

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 & religious vocations degree levels they offer.

Top Tennessee Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

1
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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
261 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$32,470 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Johnson University. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.

There were approximately 261 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program make around $32,470 in their early career salary.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,142 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out Freed-Hardeman University. Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 40 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at FHU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients generally make around $44,142 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Freed-Hardeman University

3
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$36,372 Median Starting Salary

Lee University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland.

There were roughly 157 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program make about $36,372 in the first couple years of their career.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,054
West Virginia 38 81
Mississippi 38 90
South Carolina 38 386
Florida 38 887
Virginia 38 2,397
Arkansas 38 137
Alabama 37 168
Kentucky 37 1,132
Georgia 37 625
Louisiana 37 545

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 339
Biblical Studies 255
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 170
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 55
Missionary Studies 48
Religious Education 24
Sacred Music 24

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