by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of theology. Combined, these schools handed out 440 degrees in theology to qualified students.
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The theology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology rankings. For our Best Overall Theology 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Schools in California 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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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Fuller Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
There were roughly 104 theology students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
It is hard to beat Biola University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada. This university ranks 58th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 31 theology students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Biola University
The Master's University and Seminary is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in theology. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 56 theology students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from The Master’s University and SeminaryAny student pursuing a degree in theology has to take a look at Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Located in the suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 4 theology students who graduated with this degree at Westminster Seminary California in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from Westminster Theological Seminary in California
It's difficult to beat Azusa Pacific University if you want to pursue a degree in theology. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 theology students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Azusa Pacific University
School of Urban Missions is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills.More information about a degree in theology from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 11 theology students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Life Pacific CollegeExplore all the Best Theology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 68 |
| Oregon | 587 | 62 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 7 |
Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 411 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 242 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 11 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
