2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois
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.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Illinois to see which programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our analysis found Trinity International University - Illinois to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield.
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The excellent programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Moody Bible Institute is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the 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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The excellent programs at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Catholic Theological Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Chicago, LSTC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Saint Mary of the Lake. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois list. University of St. Mary of the Lake is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mundelein.
The excellent programs at Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Lincoln Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Chicago Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
McCormick Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Illinois ranking. McCormick Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 340 |
| Ohio | 378 |
| Indiana | 304 |
| Wisconsin | 67 |
Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 19 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).
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