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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 12,534 people earned a degree or certificate in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the #25 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the United States to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States

Check out the theology graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best school in the United States for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. HUC - JIR is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Concordia Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 18 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Crown College is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate theological and ministerial studies programs. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

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#8

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

With a ranking of #8, Western Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Catholic University of America did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

With a ranking of #10, Seattle University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region

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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 18 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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