Aquinas Institute Of Theology
Location and Contact Information
23 S. Spring Ave.Saint Louis, MO 63108-3323
USA
Main Tel: (314) 256-8800
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Aquinas Institute of Theology, also referred to as AI, is a Roman Catholic graduate school and seminary located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Founded by the Dominican Order and sponsored by the Province of St. Albert the Great, the institute was incorporated in 1961, by the union of two Dominican colleges, St. Rose of Lima and the Studium Generale. The Institute offers several graduate degrees in theology and ministry. It also offers master’s degrees in Theology, Divinity, and Pastoral Studies.
Aquinas Institute of Theology has an impressive number of international students. The institute offers financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- Distance learning is available.
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Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Aquinas:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook | Wynnewood, PA | 243 |
| 2 | St. Mary's Seminary & University | Baltimore, MD | 239 |
| 3 | Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque, IA | 245 |
| 4 | Lexington Theological Seminary | Lexington, KY | 89 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Detroit, MI | 426 |
| 6 | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 69 |
| 7 | Seminary of the Immaculate Conception | Huntington, NY | 150 |
| 8 | Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond, IN | 55 |
| 9 | Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 335 |
| 10 | Biblical Theological Seminary | Hatfield, PA | 218 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 31 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 11 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 267 in 2009-2010 (137 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 2% of the student body. About 74% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Aquinas offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
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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