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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

35 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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 35 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 .

Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Plains States Region for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

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

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#3

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Concordia Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 35 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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#6

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Covenant Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Covenant Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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#7

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

Aquinas Institute of Theology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Wartburg Theological Seminary ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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