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

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

With 850 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #24 most popular major in Missouri.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#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 Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia Seminary

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#3

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

Out of the 5 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary Report

#4

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eden Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Eden Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Eden Theological Seminary Report

#5

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Out of the 5 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Evangel University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Evangel University Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

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

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

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 5 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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