Theological & Ministerial Studies at Lincoln Christian University

If you plan to study theological and ministerial studies, take a look at what Lincoln Christian University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is located in Lincoln, Illinois and approximately 581 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 18 theology majors received their bachelor's degree from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theological & Ministerial Studies section at the bottom of this page.

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
• Master’s Degree in Theology
• Doctorate Degree in Theology

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks theology programs across the country. The following shows how Lincoln Christian College and Seminary performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The theology major at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theological & Ministerial Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
	6
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools	9
	10
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	12
	16
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	16
	18
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools	29
Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	30
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools	33
Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	41
Most Focused Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	46
Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools	55
Most Focused Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	66
Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools	75
Most Focused Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools	130
Most Focused Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools	147

In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in theology from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. This makes it the #75 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in theology, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Theology Graduates from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Make?

The median salary of theology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is $35,010. This is 28% higher than $27,374, which is the national average for all theology bachelor's degree recipients.

Theology Student Demographics at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Lincoln Christian University.

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. About 78% were men and 22% were women.

About 89% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Lincoln Christian University with a bachelor's in theology.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	16
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students earned a master's degree in theology from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.

Of the students who received a theology master's degree from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, 82% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Lincoln Christian University with a master's in theology.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	28
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary also has a doctoral program available in theology. In 2021, 8 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Related Majors

• Missionary Studies
• Religious Education
• Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
• Sacred Music
• Biblical Studies

Careers That Theology Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Lincoln Christian University.

Occupation	Jobs in IL	Average Salary in IL
Clergy	1,920	$51,190
Philosophy and Religion Professors	960	$81,200
Religious Workers	300	$36,610

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.