by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,061 bachelor's degrees in theology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theology Bachelor's Degree Schools.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Notre Dame if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from University of Notre Dame
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theology has to check out The Master's University and Seminary. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from The Master’s University and Seminary
It is difficult to beat Columbia International University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Columbia International University
It's difficult to beat Moody Bible Institute if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Moody Bible Institute
Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville
ORU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Oral Roberts University
Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Lee University
School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Atchison.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from Benedictine College
UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Irving.More information about a bachelor’s in theology from University of Dallas
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One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 563 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 412 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 113 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 2 |