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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

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$51,630 Avg Salary

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.

The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Missouri 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.

Check out the theology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.

Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in Missouri for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 20 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia Seminary Report

#3

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#4

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Covenant Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular 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.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Covenant Theological Seminary Report

#5

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aquinas Institute of Theology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Aquinas Institute of Theology Report

#6

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri list. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.

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#7

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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Southwest Baptist University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southwest Baptist University Report

#9

Kenrick Glennon Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

With a ranking of #9, Kenrick Glennon Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Kenrick Glennon Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Urshan Graduate School of Theology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Florissant, Urshan Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 403
Kansas 108
Iowa 92
Nebraska 42
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 39

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 20 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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