2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
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 analysis found Loyola University Chicago to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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 #2 on this year’s 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 town of Lincoln.
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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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wheaton College Illinois. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.
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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 large city of Chicago.
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Trinity International University - Illinois came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major
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.
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- 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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