by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,264 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology & religious vocations students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to look into University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out University of Chicago. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Loyola University Chicago
It's hard to beat Olivet Nazarene University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Olivet Nazarene is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Olivet Nazarene University
Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute
IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Wheaton College Illinois
Located in the distant town of Circleville, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Ohio Christian University
Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Grace College and Theological Seminary
Andrews is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Berrien Springs.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Andrews University
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,494 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 264 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 203 |
| Biblical Studies | 138 |
| Religious Education | 130 |
| Missionary Studies | 19 |
| Sacred Music | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,100 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,472 |
| English Language & Literature | 822 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 435 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 366 |
| History | 363 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 272 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 264 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 209 |
