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2023 Most Popular 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Concordia Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 90% are male.

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#2

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Creighton University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in theology at Creighton, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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#3

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aquinas Institute of Theology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.

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#4

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in theology at Luther Seminary, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#5

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at City Vision University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Kansas City, City Vision University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate theological and ministerial studies programs. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Crown College Report

University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls, North American Baptist Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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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 12 schools only.

  • 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.

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