2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Trinity International University - Illinois the most popular school in Illinois for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 90 students majoring in theology at TIU Illinois, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Chicago is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Women make up 42% of the theology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
About 18% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 82% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Catholic Theological Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Of the 44 students majoring in theology at Catholic Theological Union, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. LSTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Of the 41 students majoring in theology at LSTC, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Mundelein, University of St. Mary of the Lake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 39 students majoring in theology at University of St. Mary of the Lake, 97% are male and 3% are female.
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Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
About 40% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 60% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, Lincoln Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.
Of the 34 students majoring in theology at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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McCormick Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in theology at McCormick Theological Seminary, 48% are male and 52% are female.
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Chicago Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Chicago Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Of the 27 students majoring in theology at Chicago Theological Seminary, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 381 |
| Ohio | 609 |
| Indiana | 402 |
| Wisconsin | 82 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors
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 18 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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