Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
100 E 27th StAustin, TX 78705-5797
USA
Main Tel: (512) 472-6736
Web Site
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Overview
The Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is located in Austin, Texas. Presbyterian ministers Robert Lewis Dabney and Richmond Kelley Smoot established the seminary in 1902. It offers master’s and doctoral degrees to students in courses like divinity, theological studies and ministry. The school also offers continuing education programs to its students.
The Seminary is home to several organizations, including the Austin Seminary Association (ASA), Community Edge, Faithful Flyers and The Harmonium, among others. The seminary publishes a number of journals as well, including Windows, Communitas, Insights and Horizons in Biblical Theology.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Austin Presbyterian:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 2 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 4 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 362 |
| 5 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 6 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley, CA | 115 |
| 7 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 8 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | 2,915 |
| 9 | Trinity International University | Deerfield, IL | 2,694 |
| 10 | Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | 911 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 37 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 11 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 168 in 2009-2010 (164 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 16% of the student body. About 42% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Austin Presbyterian provides on-campus housing for 108 of its 164 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Austin Presbyterian offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (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)
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies
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