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2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri

1 College in Missouri
860 Theology Degrees Awarded
$49,215 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.

There was only one school in Missouri to review for the 2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Missouri ranking.

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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
394 Theology Degrees Awarded
$55,312 Median Starting Salary

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

Those theological & ministerial studies students who get their degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary make $6,097 more than the typical theology graduate.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist 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 420
Theology 380
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 60

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 197
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 152
Missionary Studies 53
Religious Education 46
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 43
Sacred Music 19
Religious Institution Administration and Law 18

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