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2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

18 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
844 Master's Degrees
Divinity/Ministry is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #34 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of divinity/ministry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 844 master's degrees in divinity/ministry during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Divinity/Ministry School for Your Master's Degree

Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region The divinity studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality divinity studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Divinity/Ministry in the Great Lakes Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for divinity/ministry students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Divinity Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from University of Notre Dame

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from University of Chicago

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Moody Bible Institute if you wish to pursue a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Moody Bible Institute

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Loyola University Chicago

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Olivet Nazarene University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Annual Graduates

OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Circleville.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Ohio Christian University

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Annual Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Andrews University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Lincoln Christian University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Grace College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Winona Lake.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Grace College and Theological Seminary

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Annual Graduates

TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Deerfield.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Trinity International University - Illinois

Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges by State

Explore the best divinity/ministry colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 553 339
Ohio 494 197
Michigan 476 164
Indiana 375 128
Wisconsin 317 16

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One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Divinity/Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Divinity Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology 525
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 111
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 14

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