Bangor Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
Two College CircleBangor, ME 04402-0411
USA
Main Tel: 2080000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Bangor Theological Seminary was established on February 25, 1814; the name of the institute is abbreviated as BTS. Initially, the seminary was located in Hampden and moved to its present-day campus in Bangor, Maine in 1819. The seminary confers master’s as well as doctoral degrees to students. Students at BTS can choose from programs like divinity, Anglican studies, pastoral theology and ministry studies. Apart from this, BTS offers a mentored training program to students, enabling them to gain practical work experience. The seminary has an additional campus in Portland, Maine.
Bangor Theological Seminary encourages students to be a part of the Worship Committee, which organizes various on-campus worship services. The seminary offers financial assistance to needy and eligible students in the form of federal grants, loans and scholarships. The institute also provides externship opportunities to students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
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.
- 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 Bangor Theological:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | Jacksonville, TX | 140 |
| 2 | California Christian College | Fresno, CA | 25 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | Detroit, MI | 426 |
| 4 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Elizabeth City, NC | 153 |
| 5 | American Indian College of the Assemblies of God | Phoenix, AZ | 99 |
| 6 | Louisville Bible College | Louisville, KY | |
| 7 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 8 | Summit Christian College | Gering, NE | 41 |
| 9 | Southeastern Bible College | Birmingham, AL | 200 |
| 10 | Trinity Lutheran College | Everett, WA | 90 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 19 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 132 in 2009-2010 (63 full-time equivalent).
About 11% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 89% of the class.
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 2% of the student body. About 80% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 22% are full-time and 78% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 50% Women 65% All 62%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Bangor Theological offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Theology/Theological Studies
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