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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a graduate certificate.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Concordia Seminary the best school in the Plains States Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Crown College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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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 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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