by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 339 master's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
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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:
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.
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 schools for divinity/ministry 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 Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for divinity/ministry students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry needs to look into University of Chicago. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago 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 Chicago
Moody Bible Institute is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Moody Bible Institute
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Loyola University Chicago. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Loyola University Chicago
Olivet Nazarene University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. 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
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Lincoln Christian University
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
LSTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
McCormick Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of Lisle, Northern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Meadville Lombard Theological 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 Meadville Lombard Theological School
Explore all the Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Divinity/Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 190 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 42 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 |
