Best Religious Studies Schools
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary is a Mennonite Christian seminary rooted in Anabaptist theology in northeast Indiana. To provide an educational foundation for Mennonite leaders, AMBS confers master’s degrees in Divinity, Christian Formation...
Aquinas Institute of Theology is a Dominican-sponsored Roman Catholic graduate school in St. Louis. Aquinas offers four master’s degree programs in Divinity, Theology, Health Care Studies, and Pastoral Mission as well as a doctorate of Ministry in...
Originally founded in the early 19th century as St. Francis Xavier Seminary, the Athenaeum of Ohio is a Roman Catholic seminary in Cincinnati and America’s third oldest Catholic seminary. The Athenaeum is home to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary featuring...
Established under the synod of Texas in the Presbyterian Church, the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate institution dedicated to training students for the ministry. Austin Seminary is home to four master’s degree...
Originally holding classes in a rented facility in a local synagogue, the Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore is a Yeshiva training future Rabbis and Jewish community leaders. The Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta features a Judaic Studies program...
Established in 1990, Bakke Graduate University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Dallas, Texas. BGU offers four degree programs including a Doctor of Ministry, a Doctor of Transformational Leadership, a Master of Arts in...
One of the first colleges founded in the state of California, American Baptist Seminary of the West is a Christian graduate school in Berkeley and a charter member of the Graduate Theological Union. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA...
One of eight colleges affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, Bethany Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school in eastern Indiana. With an academic emphasis on collaborative learning, Bethany offers master’s degrees in Divinity, Arts...
With a campus adjacent to Jackson Park, Bexley Seabury Seminary is an Episcopal seminary in Chicago dedicated to formation of clergy and church leaders. Bexley Seabury offers a master’s degree and doctorate in Divinity as well as a diploma in...
The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a Byzantine Catholic institution in Pittsburgh dedicated to the formation of priests. The Seminary offers a master’s degree in Divinity through its Community of Formation and is also...
Affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church, Calvin Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school in Grand Rapids dedicated to training ministry leaders. Calvin Seminary offers five theological master’s degree programs as well as a doctorate...
The Carolina College of Bible Studies is a Christian college with two North Carolina locations and an emphasis on preparing students for ministry. Carolina College offers five theological undergraduate programs in subjects such as Advanced...
Catholic Distance University is a Roman Catholic online university that mixes research and education with faith. CDU features undergraduate programs granting a bachelor’s degree in Theology and an associate degree in Liberal Arts. The online...
Founded as a response to a call for more seminaries in urban locations, the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a Roman Catholic grad school on the city’s south side. CTU offers nine theological master’s degree programs as well as a doctorate in...
Central Yeshiva Beth Joseph is an Orthodox Jewish yeshiva in Brooklyn with a focus on scholarship and character development. Beth Joseph is home to a Talmudic Studies program conferring Intermediate and First Talmudic Degrees. In addition to classes...
Established in 1855, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located downtown beside the University of Chicago. CTS offers master’s and doctoral degrees in seven fields of study, as well as a certificate program in...
With a campus on the shores of the White River, Christian Theological Seminary is an Ecumenical Christian graduate school in Indianapolis with a focus on developing disciples for Christian leadership. Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, CTS...
A member of the Graduate Theological Union, the Church Divinity School of the Pacific is a Christian graduate school in Berkeley and the west coast’s only Episcopal seminary. CDS offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Arts, and Theological...
