Andover Newton Theological School
Location and Contact Information
210 Herrick RdNewton Centre, MA 02459-2243
USA
Main Tel: (617) 831-2435
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Andover Newton Theological School was founded in 1965 by the merger of the Andover theological Seminary and the Newton Theological Institution. The college offers specialized education for prospective clergy.
Andover Newton Theological School offers master’s and doctoral degree programs. The college offers courses in sacred theology, divinity and ministry. The college also offers a number of certificate programs for students in areas such as congregational health ministries and young adult ministry studies.
Andover Newton Theological School has an active campus life, comprising of a number of student fellowships. The college has student associations and ministries such as the Ecology Fellowship, the Film and Television Fellowship and the Visual Arts Ministry. The students also participate in a number of community events throughout the year. The college also offers financial aid facilities for students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- American Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Andover Newton Theological School:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton, NJ | 638 |
| 2 | Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington, DC | 447 |
| 3 | Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 245 |
| 4 | Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley, CA | 198 |
| 5 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 6 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 362 |
| 7 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 8 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
| 9 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley, CA | 115 |
| 10 | Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary | Crestwood, NY | 88 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 57 | 1 |
| Master | 10 | 2 |
| Doctorate | 5 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 320 in 2009-2010 (28 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 25% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 75%.
Students under 25 years old represent 5% of the student body. About 73% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Andover Newton Theological School provides on-campus housing for 141 of its 28 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 11 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Andover Newton Theological School offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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