2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, Biblical studies was ranked #145 in the country. In fact 4,119 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Biblical Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Nazarene Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Plains States Region for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 25% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 75% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bethel University Minnesota is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 80% of the Bible majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Covenant Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in Bible at Covenant Seminary, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aquinas Institute of Theology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sioux Falls Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. North American Baptist Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.
Of the 2 students majoring in Bible at North American Baptist Seminary, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 203 |
| Minnesota | 290 |
| Kansas | 39 |
| Iowa | 67 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| North Dakota | 32 |
| South Dakota | 17 |
Majors Related to Bible
One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Bible
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.