Athenaeum Of Ohio
Location and Contact Information
6616 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45230-2091
USA
Main Tel: (513) 231-2223
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Athenaeum of Ohio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, was originally established by Bishop Edward D. Fenwick in 1829. The college was initially known as the St. Francis Xavier Seminary and has a campus area of 76 acres. It offers students with educational programs related to religious study. Prospective students are offered courses such as divinity, pastoral ministry, biblical studies, theology and pastoral counseling programs. Certification and non degree programs are also offered to the students by the college.
Athenaeum of Ohio has the following academic divisions:
- Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Division
- Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
- Special Studies Division
Students enrolled at the Athenaeum of Ohio have access to a bookstore that allows them to purchase academic texts at discounted prices. The Maly Library also offers extensive study resources for the students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Athenaeum:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 2 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 3 | Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest | Austin, TX | 75 |
| 4 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 5 | Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary | Crestwood, NY | 88 |
| 6 | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 69 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary | Berkeley, CA | 108 |
| 8 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 9 | Meadville Lombard Theological School | Chicago, IL | 63 |
| 10 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley, CA | 115 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 13 | 4 |
| 2-4 year degree | 6 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 253 in 2009-2010 (72 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 50% of enrolled students, graduate students are 41%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 9%.
Students under 25 years old represent 3% of the student body. About 82% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Athenaeum provides on-campus housing for 85 of its 72 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Athenaeum offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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