Baptist Theological Seminary At Richmond

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, located in Richmond, Virginia, was established in 1991. Commonly abbreviated as BTSR, the seminary offers students study programs related to Christian religious studies. The programs offered at BTSR lead to both master’s and doctoral degrees. Prospective students can choose from courses in the divinity and ministry programs. BTSR also offers dual degree programs and continuing education opportunities for students. Online learning programs are also available for outstation students.

BTSR has an active Student Government Association that coordinates a number of campus activities for students. The students also publish a weekly newsletter called The Digest. The student services department of BTSR offers students with counseling facilities to assist in their professional and personal development.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 120 in 2009-2010 (10 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 19% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 81%.

Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 41% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Baptist Theological provides on-campus housing for 45 of its 10 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Baptist 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 (35 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Theology/Theological Studies