by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 525 master's degrees in theology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of theology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this 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.
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 students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Notre Dame if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a master’s in theology from University of Notre Dame
University of Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology from University of Chicago
It's hard to beat Loyola University Chicago if you want to pursue a master's degree in theology. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology from Loyola University Chicago
It's difficult to beat Lincoln Christian University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology. 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 master’s in theology from Lincoln Christian University
Located in the 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 from Wheaton College Illinois
Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville
Located in the large suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Trinity International University - Illinois
Located in the distant 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 from Grace College and Theological Seminary
Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Ashland University
Located in the city of Chicago, LSTC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
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Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 844 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 111 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 14 |
