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Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region

6 Colleges
$30,063 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Religious Education School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, religious education was ranked #216 in the country. In fact 1,417 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Religious Education Colleges.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Religious Education

#1

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Crown College the best school in the Plains States Region for religious education students. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.

After completing their degree, religious ed graduates from Crown carry an average student debtload of $30,125.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Religious Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Benedictine College is a great place for religious education students. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Covenant Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for religious education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Religious Education Colleges by State

Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 32
Minnesota 69
Kansas 7
Iowa 6
Nebraska 19

One of 7 majors within the area of study, religious education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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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