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Most Focused Religious Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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17 Ranked Colleges
76% Top School Degree Focus

Religious Studies is taught at colleges nationwide, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. The schools below are the most focused on religious studies in the Great Lakes Region, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.

For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 17 schools in the Great Lakes Region that offer religious studies awards in the field.

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Most Focused Schools for Religious Studies in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the most focused on religious studies in the Great Lakes Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

Top 17 Most Focused Religious Studies Schools

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The most focused school in the country for religious studies is Hebrew Theological College. Located in the city of Skokie, Hebrew Theological College is a private not-for-profit university. About 76% of the degrees Hebrew Theological College awards are in religious studies, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Hebrew Theological College

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Chicago Theological Seminary is one of the most focused religious studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 32% of all degrees awarded are in religious studies, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Chicago Theological Seminary

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Ohio Christian University is one of the most focused religious studies schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Circleville. About 10% of the degrees Ohio Christian University awards are in religious studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Ohio Christian University

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College is one of the most focused religious studies schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Wabash College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville. Religious Studies accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Wabash College

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville is one of the most focused religious studies schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit university. Religious Studies accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University placed #6 for religious studies by degree focus. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in religious studies, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Andrews University

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University ranked #7 on our list of the most focused religious studies schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Cornerstone University awards are in religious studies, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Cornerstone University

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University comes in at #8 for religious studies focus this year. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Mount Vernon Nazarene University awards are in religious studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale College landed the #9 spot among the most focused religious studies schools. Set in the town of Hillsdale, Hillsdale College is a private not-for-profit institution. Religious Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about religious studies at Hillsdale College

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University comes in at #10 for religious studies focus this year. John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of University Heights. About 1% of the degrees John Carroll University awards are in religious studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for John Carroll University

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College landed the #11 spot among the most focused religious studies schools. Hope College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in religious studies, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full religious studies details for Hope College

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #12 on our list of the most focused religious studies schools. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit university. Religious Studies accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Oberlin College

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University Of Dayton ranked #13 on our list of the most focused religious studies schools. University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in religious studies, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for University Of Dayton

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University landed the #14 spot among the most focused religious studies schools. Marquette University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in religious studies, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Marquette University

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University Of Notre Dame comes in at #15 for religious studies focus this year. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Religious Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for University Of Notre Dame

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #16 for religious studies by degree focus. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Religious Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Indiana University Bloomington landed the #17 spot among the most focused religious studies schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Religious Studies accounts for around 0.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full religious studies report for Indiana University Bloomington

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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