2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri
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
Our analysis found Concordia Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Covenant Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Covenant Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
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Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eden Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Eden Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.
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Ozark Christian College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Evangel University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 403 |
| Kansas | 108 |
| Iowa | 92 |
| Nebraska | 42 |
| North Dakota | 35 |
| South Dakota | 39 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 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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