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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois

11 Colleges
$43,075 Avg Salary
$16,682 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois

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Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

#1

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Olivet Nazarene University the best school in Illinois for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Meadville Lombard Theological School is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large city of Chicago, Meadville Lombard Theological School is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Moody Bible Institute is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, theology majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School accumulate an average of around $9,750 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. LSTC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Out of the 11 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Christian University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.

After completing their degree, theology graduates from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary carry an average student debtload of $23,613.

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Loyola University Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Wheaton College Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.

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McCormick Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Trinity International University - Illinois came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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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 11 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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