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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges
$39,421 Avg Salary
$20,034 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 403 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #48 most popular major in Minnesota.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a .

Top Minnesota Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Luther Seminary the best school in Minnesota for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Crown College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, theology graduates from Northwestern take out $20,718 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Northwestern - St Paul Report

#5

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Martin Luther College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota list. MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.

After completing their degree, theology graduates from MLC carry an average student debtload of $19,349.

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the large city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 850
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 6 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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