Missions Missionary Studies

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 81 institutions across the United States, with a total of 4434 degrees awarded annually.

Certificates Below Bachelor's

261

certificates awarded

Associate Degrees

27

degrees awarded

Bachelor's Degrees

416

degrees awarded

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

380

certificates awarded

Master's Degrees

308

degrees awarded

Doctoral Degrees

74

degrees awarded

Other Awards

2,968

awards given

Top Schools for Missions Missionary Studies

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY
1,218
2 University of Providence
Great Falls, MT
597
3 Bethany Global University
Bloomington, MN
409
4 Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
252
5 Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
222
6 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
177
7 Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
141
8 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC
135
9 Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
72
10 Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
63
11 Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY
60
12 Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
60
13 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
54
14 Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
45
15 Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
45
16 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA
39
17 Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA
39
18 Western Seminary
Portland, OR
36
19 Evangel University
Springfield, MO
36
20 Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
36
21 Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL
36
22 Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
30
23 Samford University
Birmingham, AL
27
24 Mission University
Springfield, MO
27
25 North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
27
26 Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX
27
27 Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
Chicago, IL
24
28 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Ellendale, ND
21
29 Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
21
30 Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CA
21
31 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Santa Fe Springs, CA
21
32 Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
18
33 California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
18
34 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny, IA
18
35 Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
18
36 Manna University
Fayetteville, NC
18
37 Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO
18
38 Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
18
39 Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
15
40 University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN
15
41 Boise Bible College
Boise, ID
15
42 Union University
Jackson, TN
12
43 Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
12
44 Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
12
45 Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN
12
46 Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
9
47 Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK
9
48 Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
9
49 Allegheny Wesleyan College
Salem, OH
9
50 Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, IA
9
51 Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
9
52 Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
Rio Piedras, PR
9
53 University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA
9
54 Welch College
Gallatin, TN
9
55 Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
9
56 Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
7
57 Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
6
58 Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL
6
59 Corban University
Salem, OR
6
60 Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA
6
61 Milligan University
Milligan, TN
6
62 Lee University
Cleveland, TN
6
63 Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
6
64 Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, TN
6
65 Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN
4
66 Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
3
67 Harding University
Searcy, AR
3
68 Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
3
69 Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
3
70 Bushnell University
Eugene, OR
3
71 George Fox University
Newberg, OR
3
72 Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
3
73 Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
3
74 The King's University
Southlake, TX
3
75 Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
3
76 Central Baptist College
Conway, AR
3
77 Barclay College
Haviland, KS
3
78 Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, OH
3
79 Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
3
80 Biola University
La Mirada, CA
3
81 Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK
3