2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

Divinity/Ministry is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #322 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Divinity/Ministry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to divinity/ministry students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of divinity/ministry students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized divinity/ministry related body.

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 bachelor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Divinity/Ministry Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Divinity/Ministry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Divinity/Ministry in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Divinity Studies

1

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Olivet Nazarene University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry. Olivet Nazarene is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Olivet Nazarene University

2

Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Lincoln Christian University. Located in the town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry from Lincoln Christian University

Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	629	4
Ohio	612	45
Indiana	535	7

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Divinity/Ministry Related Rankings by Major

Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Divinity Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	97
Theology	64
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.