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2022 Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
6 Doctor's Degrees
If you pursue a doctor's degree in theology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #55 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6 doctor's degrees in theology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

  • Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theology students as compared to other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of theology students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Theology Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theology in Tennessee

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theology.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

#1

Union University

Jackson, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Union University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theology. Union is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson.More information about a doctorate in theology from Union University

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theology. Located in the city of Cleveland, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology from Pentecostal Theological Seminary

Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 219 3
North Carolina 190 20
Virginia 176 69
Louisiana 140 0
South Carolina 130 4
Kentucky 115 89

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Theology is one of 4 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 23
Divinity/Ministry 9

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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