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

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor'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 Doctor'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 8 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our 2023 rankings named Loyola University Chicago the best school in Illinois for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Christian University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Northern Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lisle.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at McCormick Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. LSTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Wheaton College Illinois ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.

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University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 8 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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