Explore Theological Studies, Ministry Preparation and Religious Leadership
Instructional programs that focus on the intramural study of theology and that prepare individuals for the professional practice of religious vocations. Discover 22 specialized programs from Divinity and Ministry to Missionary Studies and Missiology with over 26,216 graduates across 529 institutions nationwide.
Graduate Trends in Theology (2010-2024)
22
Active Programs
26,216
Total Graduates (2023-2024)
529
Universities & Colleges
Most Popular Theology Programs
Divinity and Ministry
6,724
graduates
Theological Studies
6,345
graduates
Biblical Studies
3,603
graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
1,726
graduates
Pastoral Counseling
1,323
graduates
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Complete List of Theology Programs
Explore 22 academic programs in Theological Studies, Ministry Preparation and Religious Leadership.
| Program Name | Graduates | Institutions | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity and Ministry | 6,724 | 244 | 39.0602 |
| Theological Studies | 6,345 | 288 | 39.0601 |
| Biblical Studies | 3,603 | 198 | 39.0201 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 1,726 | 113 | 39.0699 |
| Pastoral Counseling | 1,323 | 109 | 39.0701 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,235 | 85 | 39.0301 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1,235 | 81 | 39.9999 |
| Religious Education | 1,230 | 78 | 39.0401 |
| Lay Ministry | 732 | 48 | 39.0705 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 678 | 61 | 39.0799 |
| Sacred Music | 394 | 81 | 39.0501 |
| Youth Ministry | 327 | 67 | 39.0702 |
| Pre-Theology and Pre-Ministerial Studies | 192 | 29 | 39.0604 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 148 | 12 | 39.0605 |
| Worship Ministry | 77 | 17 | 39.0502 |
| Women's Ministry | 75 | 8 | 39.0704 |
| Urban Ministry | 65 | 10 | 39.0703 |
| Religious Institution Management | 57 | 5 | 39.0801 |
| Chaplaincy Studies | 30 | 7 | 39.0706 |
| Church Planting | 10 | 4 | 39.0302 |
| Religious Music and Worship | 6 | 1 | 39.0599 |
| Missionary Studies and Missiology | 4 | 2 | 39.0399 |
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