2024 Best Colleges with Divinity, Ministry, and Pre-Theology Degrees in Tennessee

• Knoxville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4 out of 5  305 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Johnson back in 2021. For the past two years (sophomore and junior), my time here has been transformative. Initially, it was hard transitioning from a bigger school to the culture of a small school. Now, I have grown to love it here! I love the professors because they are passionate, fun, and understanding. The faculty here genuinely care about the student body. Johnson offers that rare opportunity to be friends with your professors and faculty here which brings a deeper feeling of connection. Some things I would change are the level of communication between students and faculty, curfew, and dining hours. Many times students don't know what's going on and are left blindsided. Curfew is not necessary, especially for upperclassmen. Lastly, dining hours should be extended for at least another hour to accommodate athletes and other schedules.... Read 305 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $19,985

• SAT range 980-1190

• Cleveland, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,568 reviews

Freshman: I have had a great experience at Lee University so far! The culture here is awesome, and the professors and students are very intentional in the ways they have looked to form relationships with me in this first semester. I play on the Women's soccer team here, so I have been able to get involved with not only that team, but also several other athletic teams here. The professors are always super helpful and willing to work with my schedule, which makes classes much more manageable and enjoyable.... Read 1,568 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $19,159

• SAT range 1000-1230

• Athens, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  202 reviews

Junior: I am a transfer student with an Associates in Fine Arts ; my transfer was extremely effortless as well as campus housing . Wesleyan University is very welcoming you feel right at home. They are still working on my 504 accommodations that process seems slow even though that paperwork was delivered 5mths ago. Disability services needs an update, probably more people in that department to insure a good paper trail to students information especially with personal information. Hopefully my issue will be resolved before classes start 08/14.... Read 202 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 60%

• Net price $15,072

• SAT range 930-1180

• Nashville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  440 reviews

Junior: The atmosphere and the people are good. The school does a good job of developing leadership through many incentives for people to become student leaders and use those skills in their futures. As for classes, some professors are very good at explaining, and some aren't, and unfortunately, it seems that the majority falls in the latter category. It's not as intense as I make it sound, but the difference is noticeable especially when you're not good at the subject being explained and you depend a lot on the clarity of the lesson given by the professor. I'd surely like to see a change in some aspects concerning breaks (thanksgiving break, fall break, spring break), especially when discussing open hours. During breaks, the dormitories and apartments are closed to people of the other sex, and that makes it next to impossible to organize any type of get-together for those who remain on campus during a break. Buildings are closed and the experience is the complete contrary of a break.... Read 440 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $15,795

• SAT range 1040-1290

• Nashville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  1,785 reviews

Freshman: Belmont has been a great experience so far. All of the people have been nothing short of inviting and welcoming. Initially what drew me to Belmont was the music atmosphere and the location, but upon my first time visiting I completely fell in love with the campus. The campus and the University's grounds are absolutely captivating, and I especially love the campus because it makes it feel more like home and less like school. This school is notably known for its music programs, but it has some other amazing programs as well, and the school is constantly working towards improving their programs every year. No matter what you are majoring in, there are great networking opportunities here in Nashville, and there is always something fun to do! A last bonus about this school is the beautiful music that students play in the gazebos at night, it is so incredibly peaceful, and it's proof that so much talent exists here!... Read 1,785 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 88%

• Net price $35,268

• SAT range 1150-1340

• Jefferson City, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  531 reviews

Freshman: If you love personal, one-on-one learning, then Carson-Newman is the place for you! Every professor I have had so far has remembered my name and will even talk to me outside of class in passing. So overall, the staff is tremendous! Another thing that I love is since it is a smaller university, you can make deeper connections will your peers because chances are you will see them on campus or have classes with them constantly. Also, one of the main reasons I chose to attend C-N is due to their Bonner Scholar program, which is service-based. Through the program, I have truly learned and grown as a person and have discovered new passions while serving others and the community. In addition, the scholarship pays for my stay here, which is a nice bonus. Overall, I 10/10 recommend coming here if you want high-quality professors, friendly staff and administrators, great programs and clubs, and, most notably, an incredible opportunity to make lasting friendships!... Read 531 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $18,147

• SAT range 960-1150

• Pulaski, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  165 reviews

Freshman: During my first semester of college at UTS, I loved the factually and students. I have grown to have a relationship with my professors and not just be another name on their roster. One thing I would like to see change is the water heater at the dorms I live in on campus. The water is often freezing. Other than that UTS is a great university!... Read 165 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $20,305

• SAT range 930-1140

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $13,588

• SAT range —

• Cleveland, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4 out of 5  20 reviews

Graduate Student: My experiences at Pentecoastal Theological Seminary were very unique. The one thing that stood out is the prayers are always a part of the beginning of classes. I am grateful to be a part of the Seminary because it has helped me through out my endeavors.... Read 20 reviews

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