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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology

228 Colleges in the United States
3,700 Master's Degrees
Ranked #45 in popularity, theology is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 228 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,700 master's degrees in theology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theology School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in theology matters. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Theology
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology
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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 theology.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Master's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
894 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Virginia.

There were approximately 894 theology students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Liberty University

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136 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Fuller Theological Seminary is a popular option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology. 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 master's degrees in theology in California.

There were roughly 136 theology students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary

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119 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Missouri.

There were approximately 119 theology students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
77 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#2 Best Quality In MA

Boston College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 77 theology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Boston College

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
73 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Virginia.

There were approximately 73 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Regent University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
68 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 68 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Harvard University

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65 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Cromwell.

There were roughly 65 theology students who graduated with this degree at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary

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58 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#8 Best Quality In IL

Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Illinois.

There were roughly 58 theology students who graduated with this degree at TIU Illinois in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Trinity International University - Illinois

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Boston University
Boston, MA
58 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MA
#4 Best Quality In MA

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 58 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Boston University

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57 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Notre Dame. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Indiana.

There were approximately 57 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from University of Notre Dame

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
53 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in New Jersey.

There were roughly 53 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Seton Hall University

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50 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

There were roughly 50 theology students who graduated with this degree at NOBTS in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
48 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Florida.

There were roughly 48 theology students who graduated with this degree at St. Leo University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Saint Leo University

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Duke University
Durham, NC
46 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in North Carolina.

There were approximately 46 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Duke University

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43 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IL
#2 Best Quality In IL

UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Illinois.

There were roughly 43 theology students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from University of Chicago

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43 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#4 Best Quality In OH

Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Ohio.

There were about 43 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville

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42 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ME
#1 Best Quality In ME

Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Maine.

There were approximately 42 theology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph's Maine in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

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42 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
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Located in the city of Louisville, SBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 42 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at SBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
41 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#6 Best Quality In PA

Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Pennsylvania.

There were about 41 theology students who graduated with this degree at EU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Eastern University

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Western Seminary
Portland, OR
40 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Oregon.

There were about 40 theology students who graduated with this degree at Western Seminary-San Jose in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Western Seminary

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MA
#3 Best Quality In MA

Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hamilton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 39 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Gordon - Conwell Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Washington, PFIC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 39 theology students who graduated with this degree at PFIC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies

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36 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#10 Best Quality In TX

HBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.

There were roughly 36 theology students who graduated with this degree at HBU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Houston Baptist University

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33 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In IL
#5 Best Quality In IL

Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Illinois.

There were approximately 33 theology students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Wheaton College Illinois

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in New York.

There were about 32 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Union in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Union Theological Seminary

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Concordia Seminary
Saint Louis, MO
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Theology students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology award.

Rank College Location
35 Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY
36 Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN
36 Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Chicago, IL
38 University of Dallas Irving, TX
38 Emory University Atlanta, GA
38 Biola University La Mirada, CA
41 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA
42 Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology Franklin, WI
42 La Sierra University Riverside, CA
44 Villanova University Villanova, PA
44 Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, MI

Theology by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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One of 4 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 5,372
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 822
Rabbinical Studies 97
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 36

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