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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked #25 in the country. In fact 12,534 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Loyola University Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Lincoln Christian University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago landed the # 4 spot on the list. LSTC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wheaton College Illinois landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wheaton.

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Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake.

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#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Chicago Report

#8

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Christian Theological Seminary

Indianapolis, IN

Christian Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Christian Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

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#10

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

Payne Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 340
Illinois 641
Ohio 378
Indiana 304
Wisconsin 67

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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