by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Religious Education Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Religious Education Schools in Pennsylvania 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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The schools below may not offer all types of religious ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat Messiah University if you want to pursue a degree in religious education. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in religious education from Messiah University
Explore all the Best Religious Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 87 |
| Maryland | 279 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 11 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 24 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 529 |
| Biblical Studies | 293 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 211 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 30 |
| Missionary Studies | 19 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
