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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked 6th in Missouri. In fact, 771 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Concordia Seminary the best school in Missouri for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Missouri. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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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 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Eden Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Evangel University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

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 5 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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