2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 90 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our analysis found Franciscan University of Steubenville to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.
On average, theology graduates from Franciscan U take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $543.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Moody Bible Institute is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that theology majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out is $9,750.
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Out of the 90 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio Christian University landed the # 3 spot on the list. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Circleville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Andrews University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 90 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theology majors at Notre Dame take out is $19,000.
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Sacred Heart Major Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. SHMS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.
Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Calvin Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Calvin Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.
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Lincoln Christian University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.
On average, theology graduates from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary take out $23,613 in student loans while working on their degree.
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United Theological Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. United Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dayton.
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Saint Meinrad School of Theology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the remote area of St. Meinrad, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Saint Meinrad School of Theology Report
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #13 on the list. Catholic Theological Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL |
| 14 | Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 14 | Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL |
| 17 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 18 | Payne Theological Seminary | Wilberforce, OH |
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 381 |
| Ohio | 609 |
| Illinois | 837 |
| Indiana | 402 |
| Wisconsin | 82 |
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 25 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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