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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois

11 Colleges
$43,075 Avg Salary
$16,682 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 641 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #19 most popular major in Illinois.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois

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

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

#1

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Our analysis found Olivet Nazarene University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Olivet Nazarene is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bourbonnais.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Meadville Lombard Theological School. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. Meadville Lombard Theological School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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The excellent programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, LSTC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Christian University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Wheaton College Illinois landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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McCormick Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. McCormick Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 340
Ohio 378
Indiana 304
Wisconsin 67

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 11 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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