Online Doctorate in Divinity/Ministry
27 colleges offer an online doctorate in Divinity/Ministry. Of completions at these colleges, 15% are delivered online (exclusively or hybrid).
Colleges Offering This Online
| Control | Compare | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Lutheran Theology Brookings | SD | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 2 | 0 | — | |
| Bethesda University Anaheim | CA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 263 | |
| Beulah Heights University Atlanta | GA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 359 | |
| Carolina University Winston-Salem | NC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 880 | |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena | CA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,890 | |
| Harding University Searcy | AR | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 4,696 | |
| Kairos University Sioux Falls | SD | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,239 | |
| Manna University Fayetteville | NC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 268 | |
| Maranatha Baptist University Watertown | WI | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 960 | |
| Northeastern Seminary Rochester | NY | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 218 | |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary Cary | NC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 201 | |
| South University-Montgomery Montgomery | AL | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 303 | |
| South University-Richmond Glen Allen | VA | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 395 | |
| South University-Savannah Online Savannah | GA | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 8,803 | |
| United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities St. Paul | MN | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 226 | |
| Claremont School of Theology Los Angeles | CA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 2 | 213 | |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans | LA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 2 | 2,349 | |
| Anderson University Anderson | SC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 4,710 | |
| Anderson University Anderson | SC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 4,710 | |
| Bakke Graduate University Dallas | TX | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 118 | |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | MN | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 3,603 | |
| Boston University Boston | MA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 37,737 | |
| Corban University Salem | OR | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 1,029 | |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake | IN | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 2,304 | |
| Mercer University Macon | GA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 9,196 | |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City | MO | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 3,945 | |
| South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Deerfield Beach | FL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 471 |
Career Outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges offer an online Doctorate in Divinity/Ministry?
27 colleges in our IPEDS dataset have completed online doctorate programs in Divinity/Ministry. The list on this page covers the colleges with the strongest distance-education completion records.
Is an online Doctorate in Divinity/Ministry delivered fully online?
It depends on the school. Among colleges with any online presence for this program, 15% of completions are delivered online (either exclusively or with hybrid components). Each college's row above shows whether their program is exclusively online or partially distance-delivered.
What can you do with an online Doctorate in Divinity/Ministry?
Online Divinity/Ministry graduates pursue the same career paths as on-campus graduates. Common roles include positions where employers value the Doctorate credential and the analytical skills associated with the field. Salary and growth data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are available on the corresponding career pages.
Which schools are most popular for online Divinity/Ministry programs?
Based on IPEDS distance-education completion counts, the top schools include Claremont School of Theology, Institute of Lutheran Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, among others. See the full sortable list above.