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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

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

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Concordia Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Luther Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Saint Paul School of Theology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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#6

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

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#7

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Eden Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.

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#8

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

With a ranking of #8, Evangel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

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#9

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 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 #10 on the list. Located in the large city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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 Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 771
Minnesota 312
Iowa 77
Kansas 44
Nebraska 27
North Dakota 16
South Dakota 37

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

Majors Similar to Theology

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 10 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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