2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate 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 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Illinois to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
Check out the theology and religious vocations graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Catholic Theological Union at Chicago to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Illinois. Catholic Theological Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Of the 15 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Catholic Theological Union, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Loyola University Chicago is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 13% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
About 75% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 25% are male.
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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Bexley Seabury is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 60% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Out of the 12 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the # 4 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.
Women make up 40% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Chicago Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Chicago Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Of the 5 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Chicago Theological Seminary, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Mundelein, University of St. Mary of the Lake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Concordia University, Chicago ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois list. Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest.
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McCormick Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Wheaton College Illinois came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 882 |
| Michigan | 710 |
| Ohio | 1,009 |
| Wisconsin | 130 |
Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors
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 12 schools only.
- 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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