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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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.

The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Women make up 31% of the theology majors at the school.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Trinity International University - Illinois helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in theology at TIU Illinois, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lincoln Christian University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.

Of the 8 students majoring in theology at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Wheaton College Illinois landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois 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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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. LSTC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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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 6 schools only.

  • 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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