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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$26,805 Avg Salary
$27,186 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,796 degrees and certificates were awarded to theology and religious vocations students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Our analysis found Olivet Nazarene University to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Trinity International University - Illinois is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln Christian University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wheaton College Illinois is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 882
Michigan 710
Ohio 1,009
Wisconsin 130

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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