Asbury Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Overview

Asbury Theological Seminary, also known as ATS, is located in Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, Kentucky. It was founded in 1923 by Henry clay Morrison who was also the first president of the institution. In addition to its main campus, it has another campus located in Orlando, Florida. Asbury Theological Seminary offers a number of degrees in various areas of study. The student body enrolls students from over 40 countries around the world.

ATS provides a number of scholarships including the Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas Pastoral Scholarships, Trustee International Scholarships, Postgraduate Support Scholarships, and Special Scholarships for MA/M Div Students, as per the requirement of the students. Many students of ATS have gone on to become famous. Some notable alumni are Ted Strickland, an eminent figure in the field of politics; and Jacob DeShazer, member of the Doolittle Raid.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Interdenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
• 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.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,602 in 2009-2010 (1,096 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 65% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 35%.

Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 41% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Asbury provides on-campus housing for 144 of its 1,096 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Asbury offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (266 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Religious Education
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Theology/Theological Studies
• Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology