2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Missouri

A bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #82 out of 338 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the most popular for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in theology matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Missouri ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theological and ministerial studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

Most Popular Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Missouri

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies.

Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Bachelor's

1

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO

20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Missouri.

There were about 20 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint Louis University is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Missouri.

There were approximately 10 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.

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3

Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly, MO

9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies needs to look into Central Christian College of the Bible. Located in the distant town of Moberly, Central Christian College of the Bible is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Missouri.

There were about 9 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Christian College of the Bible in the most recent data year.

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4

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

8 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Urshan College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Wentzville, Urshan College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Urshan College

5

Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO

6 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MO

Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Missouri.

There were about 6 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Ozark Christian College in the most recent data year.

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6

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO

4 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Bolivar.

There were approximately 4 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Baptist University in the most recent data year.

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7

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

3 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Calvary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City.

There were roughly 3 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Calvary in the most recent data year.

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8

City Vision University
Kansas City, MO

2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

City Vision University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Kansas City.

There were roughly 2 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at City Vision University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from City Vision University

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	210	79
Iowa	193	21
Kansas	175	57
Nebraska	174	40
South Dakota	142	0
North Dakota	141	11

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major

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	36
Theology	20
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	6

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	133
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	101
Missionary Studies	66
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	18
Religious Education	11
Sacred Music	9
Religious Institution Administration and Law	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.