2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Missouri 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.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri
Check out the theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.
Most Popular Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in Missouri for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 3% of the theology majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Nazarene Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
Women make up 13% of the theology majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Evangel University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Missouri. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
About 21% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 79% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Aquinas Institute of Theology is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.
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Eden Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster Groves.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 403 |
| Kansas | 108 |
| Iowa | 92 |
| Nebraska | 42 |
| North Dakota | 35 |
| South Dakota | 39 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors
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.
- 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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