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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Concordia Seminary the best school in Missouri for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The excellent programs at Covenant Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Missouri. Covenant Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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#4

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#5

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eden Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster Groves.

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With a ranking of #6, Ozark Christian College did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the small city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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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 7 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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