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

14 Colleges
$45,968 Avg Salary
$25,047 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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

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Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

Our analysis found Wartburg Theological Seminary to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Concordia Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Luther Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Paul School of Theology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Crown College is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. 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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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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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#7

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Covenant Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Covenant Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

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#9

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

With a ranking of #9, Nazarene Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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#10

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster Groves.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools 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 14 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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