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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree 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 working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Meadville Lombard Theological School helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. 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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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 master’s degree. LSTC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Lincoln Christian University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lincoln.

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

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#6

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #6, Moody Bible Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #7, University of Chicago did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Wheaton College Illinois landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton.

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McCormick Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large 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 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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