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2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in California

11 Colleges in California
116 Doctor's Degrees
Theological & Ministerial Studies is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #21 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 116 doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in California Your choice of school for getting your doctor's degree in theology matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in California ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theological and ministerial studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for theological and ministerial studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Doctorate

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69 Annual Doctor's Degrees
#1 Best Quality In CA
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You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Fuller Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in California.

There were roughly 69 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from Fuller Theological Seminary

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
27 Annual Doctor's Degrees
#2 Best Quality In CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Clara University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. SCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Santa Clara. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in California.

There were approximately 27 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Doctor's Degrees
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Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies needs to look into University of Redlands. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Redlands. More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from University of Redlands

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World Mission University
Los Angeles, CA
4 Annual Doctor's Degrees
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Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to take a look at World Mission University. World Mission University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were approximately 4 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at World Mission University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from World Mission University

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3 Annual Doctor's Degrees
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Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, ABSW Berkeley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 3 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at ABSW Berkeley in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from American Baptist Seminary of the West

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2 Annual Doctor's Degrees
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Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 2 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Southern California Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from Southern California Seminary

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1 Annual Doctor's Degrees
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Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, Pacific School of Religion is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 1 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Pacific School of Religion in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from Pacific School of Religion

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Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from The Master’s University and Seminary

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Bethesda is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Anaheim. More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from Bethesda University

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Epic Bible College
Sacramento, CA

Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a doctorate in theological and ministerial studies from Epic Bible College

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 115 6
Oregon 102 10

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 69
Theology 45
Divinity/Ministry 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 63
Missionary Studies 51
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 25
Religious Education 13
Sacred Music 2

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