by our College Data Analytics Team
Theological Ministerial Studies is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on theological ministerial studies — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 52 schools in the Great Lakes Region offering theological ministerial studies.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on theological ministerial studies in the Great Lakes Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to theological ministerial studies than Payne Theological Seminary. Set in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Payne Theological Seminary
Nashotah House is one of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Nashotah, Nashotah House is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 100% of the degrees granted here, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full theological ministerial studies details for Nashotah House
A rank of #3 makes Sacred Heart School Of Theology one of the most focused schools for theological ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Sacred Heart School Of Theology is a private not-for-profit university. About 100% of the degrees Sacred Heart School Of Theology awards are in theological ministerial studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Sacred Heart School Of Theology
University Of Saint Mary Of The Lake came in at #4 on our list of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. University Of Saint Mary Of The Lake is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mundelein. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 93% of the degrees granted here, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for University Of Saint Mary Of The Lake
Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago came in at #5 on our list of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 92% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
Sacred Heart Major Seminary comes in at #6 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. At this school, roughly 82% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 46 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Athenaeum Of Ohio comes in at #7 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Athenaeum Of Ohio is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 82% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full theological ministerial studies details for Athenaeum Of Ohio
Methodist Theological School In Ohio landed the #8 spot among the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Delaware, Methodist Theological School In Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of the degrees Methodist Theological School In Ohio awards are in theological ministerial studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Methodist Theological School In Ohio
Saint Meinrad School Of Theology landed the #9 spot among the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Saint Meinrad School Of Theology is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of St. Meinrad. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 78% of the degrees granted here, or about 49 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Saint Meinrad School Of Theology
Calvin Theological Seminary comes in at #10 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 68% of the degrees granted here, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Calvin Theological Seminary
Western Theological Seminary ranked #11 on our list of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Western Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. At this school, roughly 61% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 97 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full theological ministerial studies details for Western Theological Seminary
Christian Theological Seminary landed the #12 spot among the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Christian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 60% of the degrees granted here, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Christian Theological Seminary
Chicago Theological Seminary placed #13 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Located in the city of Chicago, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 58% of the degrees granted here, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Chicago Theological Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary placed #14 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. About 53% of the degrees Concordia Theological Seminary awards are in theological ministerial studies, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full theological ministerial studies details for Concordia Theological Seminary
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #15 on our list of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 51% of the degrees granted here, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Trinity International University Illinois ranked #16 on our list of the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield. About 46% of the degrees Trinity International University Illinois awards are in theological ministerial studies, or about 93 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Trinity International University Illinois
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary landed the #17 spot among the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Evanston, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 46% of the degrees granted here, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Mccormick Theological Seminary placed #18 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Set in the city of Chicago, Mccormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 46% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Mccormick Theological Seminary
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago landed the #19 spot among the most focused theological ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Catholic Theological Union At Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. About 40% of the degrees Catholic Theological Union At Chicago awards are in theological ministerial studies, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Catholic Theological Union At Chicago
United Theological Seminary placed #20 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Dayton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 35% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full theological ministerial studies details for United Theological Seminary
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #21 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 34% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 209 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Moody Bible Institute
Franciscan University Of Steubenville comes in at #22 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 23% of the degrees granted here, or about 204 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Great Lakes Christian College placed #23 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Lansing, Great Lakes Christian College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in theological ministerial studies, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Great Lakes Christian College
Gods Bible School And College placed #24 for theological ministerial studies by degree focus. Gods Bible School And College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 18% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about theological ministerial studies at Gods Bible School And College
Andrews University comes in at #25 for theological ministerial studies focus this year. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit university. Theological Ministerial Studies accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 114 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full theological ministerial studies report for Andrews University
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to theological ministerial studies:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on theological ministerial studies:
| Rank | School | Location | Theological Ministerial Studies Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0.3% |
| #52 | University Of Dayton | Dayton, OH | 0.2% |
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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