Theology & Religious Vocations at Olivet Nazarene University

If you are interested in studying theology and religious vocations, you may want to check out the program at Olivet Nazarene University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Olivet Nazarene is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois and approximately 3,764 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 45 theology and religious vocations majors received their bachelor's degree from Olivet Nazarene.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theology & Religious Vocations section at the bottom of this page.

Olivet Nazarene Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations
• Master’s Degree in Theology & Religious Vocations

Online Classes Are Available at Olivet Nazarene

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Olivet Nazarene does offer online education options in theology and religious vocations for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

Olivet Nazarene Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the theology and religious vocations progam at Olivet Nazarene compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The theology and religious vocations major at Olivet Nazarene is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theology & Religious Vocations. 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
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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	38
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	44

In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in theology and religious vocations from Olivet Nazarene. This makes it the #87 most popular school for theology and religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.

Theology & Religious Vocations Student Demographics at Olivet Nazarene

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology and religious vocations majors at Olivet Nazarene University.

Olivet Nazarene Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Program

The theology and religious vocations program at Olivet Nazarene awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women. The typical theology and religious vocations bachelor's degree program is made up of only 39% women. So female students are more repesented at Olivet Nazarene since its program graduates 8% more women than average.

About 82% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in theology and religious vocations at Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University with a bachelor's in theology and religious vocations.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	37
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Olivet Nazarene Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in theology and religious vocations from Olivet Nazarene. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.

Of the students who received a theology and religious vocations master's degree from Olivet Nazarene, 63% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	24
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	5

Olivet Nazarene also has a doctoral program available in theology and religious vocations. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Theology & Religious Vocations

If you plan to be a theology and religious vocations major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Olivet Nazarene University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	38
Theological & Ministerial Studies	24
Missionary Studies	10
Religious Education	9
Biblical Studies	1
Sacred Music	1

Related Majors

• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
• Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• Visual & Performing Arts

Careers That Theology & Religious Vocations Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology and religious vocations 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 Olivet Nazarene University.

Occupation	Jobs in IL	Average Salary in IL
Clergy	1,920	$51,190
Religious Activities and Education Directors	1,650	$43,930
Philosophy and Religion Professors	960	$81,200
Music Directors and Composers	370	$40,220
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.