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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 15,832 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 the Plains States Region

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

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Concordia Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Luther Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul School of Theology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Saint Paul School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Leawood.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Nazarene Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #6, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

With a ranking of #8, Evangel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Evangel University Report

#9

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. United Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Brighton.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 850
Minnesota 403
Kansas 108
Iowa 92
Nebraska 42
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 39

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 10 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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