Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
1435 N Glenstone AveSpringfield, MO 65802-2131
USA
Main Tel: (417) 268-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Springfield, Missouri was established in 1972. Commonly abbreviated as AGTS, the seminary offers educational programs for prospective clergy. It is a graduate school offering master’s and doctoral level degrees in a number of fields related to biblical studies. The college offers courses in divinity, Christian ministries, intercultural ministries, theological study and missiology.
AGTS has an active student life, comprising of a number of student ministries such as the Hospital Ministry, the Prison Ministry, the Chapel Worship Team and the Women’s Fellowship. The college also has a student services department and a student advisory council, which both offer career counseling services for the students. The college also offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of institutional scholarship programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
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.
- Students may study abroad.
- 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 Assemblies Of God:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King's College and Seminary | Van Nuys, CA | 473 |
| 2 | Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA | 358 |
| 3 | Midwest University | Wentzville, MO | 223 |
| 4 | Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | 276 |
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope, WV | 286 |
| 6 | Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary | Lanham, MD | 587 |
| 7 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 8 | Central Bible College | Springfield, MO | 649 |
| 9 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
| 10 | Trinity School for Ministry | Ambridge, PA | 149 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 111 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 14 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 470 in 2009-2010 (266 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 47% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Assemblies Of God offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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