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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

11 Colleges
$28,727 Avg Salary
$25,905 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #140 most popular major in the country with 1,052 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Plains States Region for Biblical studies students. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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#2

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sioux Falls Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. North American Baptist Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.

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#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 Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary Report

#4

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Calvary University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Calvary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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#5

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The excellent programs at Covenant Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Covenant Theological Seminary Report

#7

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

Aquinas Institute of Theology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

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#8

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, MN

Bethlehem College & Seminary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Bethlehem College & Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Full Biblical Studies at Bethlehem College & Seminary Report

#9

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

North Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at North Central University Report

Institute of Lutheran Theology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Brookings, ILT is a private not-for-profit college with a student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Institute of Lutheran Theology Report

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 61
Minnesota 6
Iowa 0
South Dakota 14

One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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