College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2025 Best Theology Schools in the Plains States Region

3 Colleges in the Plains States Region
637 Theology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #127 in popularity, theology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of theology. Combined, these schools handed out 637 degrees in theology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Theology School

Best Theology Schools in the Plains States Region The theology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology rankings. For our Best Overall Theology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Theology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Theology
Master's Degrees in Theology
Doctor's Degrees in Theology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.

If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Theology in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Theology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
188 Theology Degrees Awarded

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a good option for students pursuing a degree in theology. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 188 theology students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN

Bethel University Minnesota is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in theology. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

There were approximately 8 theology students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Bethel University Minnesota

3
Benedictine College crest
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
48 Theology Degrees Awarded

Benedictine College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in theology. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Atchison.

There were about 48 theology students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in theology from Benedictine College

Best Theology Colleges by State

Explore the best theology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 114
Missouri 693 350
Iowa 648 18
Kansas 599 90
Nebraska 500 15
North Dakota 416 10
South Dakota 381 2

View All Rankings >

Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 754
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 190
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 55

View All Theology Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options