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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #26 most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the theology and religious vocations doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Concordia Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Concordia Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Luther Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Plains States Region . Luther Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul School of Theology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Saint Paul School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Leawood.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #8, Covenant Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #10, University of Dubuque did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 188
Minnesota 1,073
Iowa 188
South Dakota 67
Missouri 1,382
Nebraska 77
North Dakota 74

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

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 11 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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