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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

6 Colleges in Missouri
924 Theology Degrees Awarded
$51,630 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in theological & ministerial studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #63 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 924 degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri Your choice of theological & ministerial studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Theological & Ministerial Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Associate Degrees in Theology
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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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Missouri

The schools below may not offer all types of theology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Missouri Schools in Theology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
464 Theology Degrees Awarded
39.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in theological & ministerial studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

There were about 464 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program report average early career income of $52,126.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Concordia Seminary
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Theology Degrees Awarded
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in theological & ministerial studies has to check out Concordia Seminary. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

There were approximately 125 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Concordia Seminary in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theological & ministerial studies major at Concordia Seminary get $22,025 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Theology Degrees Awarded
$46,516 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Covenant Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Covenant Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

There were about 57 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Covenant Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $46,516.

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,856 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in theological & ministerial studies needs to take a look at Evangel University. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Springfield.

There were about 29 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program state that they receive average early career income of $46,856.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Evangel University

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Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Theology Degrees Awarded
25.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 31 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Eden Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology program earn about $46,187 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Eden Theological Seminary

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Theology Degrees Awarded
58.7% Growth in Graduates

Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

There were roughly 63 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program state that they receive average early career wages of $49,213.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 396
Kansas 266 108
Iowa 264 92
Nebraska 238 28
North Dakota 210 35
South Dakota 204 32

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Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 466
Theology 396
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 62

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 211
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 157
Missionary Studies 68
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 56
Religious Education 32
Sacred Music 21
Religious Institution Administration and Law 4

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