by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Olivet Nazarene ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theology.
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The bachelor's program at Olivet Nazarene was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Olivet Nazarene University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in theology from Olivet Nazarene. This makes it the #213 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Olivet Nazarene University.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from Olivet Nazarene in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology from Olivet Nazarene. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 38 |
| Missionary Studies | 10 |
| Religious Education | 9 |
| Biblical Studies | 1 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
