Best Religious Studies Schools

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Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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Established in 1885, Claremont School of Theology is a private, Christ-centered institution located in California. CST offers master’s and a doctoral programs in both Divinity and Religion, a Master of Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy...

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Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is a progressive theological school in western New York State. CRCDS offers master’s degrees in Divinity and Arts as well as a doctorate in Ministry. For...

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Columbia Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a 57-acre campus in Decatur, Georgia. Columbia offers six master’s and doctoral degree programs in fields of study including Ministry, Theology, and Divinity. Students...

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Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Concordia Seminary is a Christian graduate school in the metro St. Louis area dedicated to training future Lutheran ministers. Concordia offers six ministerial formation programs including a Master of Divinity and...

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Established in 1957, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a 191-acre campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The college offers 12 graduate degree and certificate programs in fields of study including Divinity...

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Covenant Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution established in St. Louis, Missouri, with satellite facilities located in Nashville, Phoenix, and Cambridge. Covenant Seminary offers nine graduate programs, with fields of study...

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Dallas Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Texas, with satellite locations in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, San Antonio, and abroad. DTS offers master’s, certificate, and doctorate-level...

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Dallas Theological Seminary is the best decision that I could have made in regards to graduate school. The campus is beautiful and the staff and professors are the best hands down. Everyone takes our motto to heart which is Teach truth, love well...

” – Kristal from Lewisville, TX
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Established in 1950, Denver Seminary is a Christ-centered, graduate-level educational institution with campuses located in Denver, Washington DC, and West Texas. The college offers over 30 programs awarding Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and...

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Part of the Graduate Theological Union, the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is a Roman Catholic graduate school dedicated to preparing students for apostolic and academic vocations. Grounded in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, DSPT...

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The Ecumenical Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school dedicated to collaboration among multiple faiths and the only protestant seminary in Detroit. ETS confers masters degrees in Divinity, Arts, and Pastoral Ministry as well as a...

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As one of six United Church of Christ seminaries in the United States, Eden Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school preparing students for the ministry. Eden offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Community Leadership, Professional...

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Affiliated with the Episcopal church, Seminary of the Southwest is a Christian graduate school in Austin. Southwest grants master’s degrees in Divinity, Religion, Spiritual Formation, Chaplaincy, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally...

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Affiliated with the University of San Diego, the Franciscan School of Theology is a Roman Catholic institution and the only Franciscan seminary in the United States. Franciscan offers three master’s degree programs in Divinity, Arts, and Theological...

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From its Pasadena campus, Fuller Theological Seminary is an evangelical graduate institution training Christians for leadership in the theological and professional fields. Fuller is composed of three schools of Theology, Psychology, and Intercultural...

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This school offers a diverse, genuine, and friendly student body. The academics are rich and challenging. The location is also beautiful.

” – Rebecca from Pasadena, CA
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Established in 1853, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a Christ-centered, graduate education institution located in Evanston, Illinois. Garrett-Evangelical offers seven master’s degree programs, a Doctor of Ministry degree program with six...

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My view of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is that it is the best on the North Shore. Since Garrett has accepted me as one of their students, I have grown more and more into a bold leader.

” – Jacqueline from Chicago, IL
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is an Evangelical Christian graduate institution with a main campus in northeast Massachusetts and adult education campuses in Charlotte and Jacksonville. Gordon-Conwell features an international and diverse...

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Established in 2002, Grace School of Theology is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Houston, Texas, with teaching centers located throughout the US and internationally. Grace offers two undergraduate certificate programs, six master’s...