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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Missouri

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked 6th in Missouri. In fact, 771 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular master's degree 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.

Check out the theology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.

Our analysis found Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

Of the 273 students majoring in theology at MBTS, 88% are male and 12% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#2

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Concordia Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Missouri. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

Women make up 5% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia Seminary Report

#3

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 13 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Covenant Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 19% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 81% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Covenant Theological Seminary Report

#4

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

Out of the 13 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 43 students majoring in theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary, 63% are male and 37% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary Report

#5

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eden Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 61% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 39% are male.

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#6

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

Aquinas Institute of Theology ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

Of the 27 students majoring in theology at Aquinas Institute Saint Louis, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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#7

Kenrick Glennon Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Kenrick Glennon Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Kenrick Glennon Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Kenrick Glennon Seminary Report

Urshan Graduate School of Theology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Urshan Graduate School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Florissant.

Of the 17 students majoring in theology at Urshan Graduate School of Theology, 59% are male and 41% are female.

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#9

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in theology at Evangel, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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With a ranking of #10, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the theology majors at the school.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 312
Iowa 77
Kansas 44
Nebraska 27
North Dakota 16
South Dakota 37

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 13 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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