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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 837 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #49 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. 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.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Loyola University Chicago the best school in Illinois for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Christian University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. LSTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wheaton College Illinois is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.

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University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 381
Ohio 609
Indiana 402
Wisconsin 82

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
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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