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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois

9 Colleges
$39,733 Avg Salary
$16,129 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Olivet Nazarene University the best school in Illinois for theology and religious vocations students. 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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Moody Bible Institute is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out an average of $8,572 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large 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 #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary take out an average of $23,613 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #6 on the list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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McCormick Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Wheaton College Illinois came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Illinois ranking. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Wheaton College Illinois take out is $21,688.

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Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from TIU Illinois carry an average student debtload of $35,312.

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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 9 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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