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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri

5 Colleges
$39,557 Avg Salary
$27,662 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #14 most popular major in Missouri with 1,382 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges.

Top Missouri Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best school in Missouri for theology and religious vocations students. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at MBTS take out is $24,210.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#2

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The excellent programs at Covenant Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Covenant Theological Seminary Report

#3

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 #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Nazarene Theological Seminary

The excellent programs at Ozark Christian College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Missouri. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Ozark Christian College carry an average student debtload of $23,600.

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#5

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Evangel University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Evangel take out is $31,000.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Evangel University Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 188
Minnesota 1,073
Iowa 188
South Dakota 67
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 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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