Biblical Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
200 N Main StHatfield, PA 19440
USA
Main Tel: (215) 368-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Biblical Theological Seminary, an interdenominational graduate school of theology, located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, was founded as the Biblical School of Theology in 1971, by Dr. Allan A. MacRae, a former president of Faith Theological Seminary, and Dr. Jack W. Murray, president of Bible Evangelism, Inc. Renamed as Biblical Theological Seminary in 1978, it offers master’s and doctoral degrees in divinity, arts in counseling, arts - missional theology, and advanced pastoral studies.
Biblical Theological Seminary boasts a diverse student body which includes an impressive number of international students. It also offers financial aid through grants and loans.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Biblical Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary | Lansdale, PA | 104 |
| 2 | St. Mary's Seminary & University | Baltimore, MD | 239 |
| 3 | Mount Angel Seminary | Saint Benedict, OR | 142 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | 117 |
| 5 | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook | Wynnewood, PA | 243 |
| 6 | Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary | Boynton Beach, FL | 73 |
| 7 | Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary | Fresno, CA | 144 |
| 8 | Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | Berkeley, CA | 83 |
| 9 | Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Columbia, SC | 146 |
| 10 | Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary | Berkeley, CA | 108 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 30 | 1 |
| Master | 21 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 4 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 218 in 2009-2010 (65 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 53% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 47%.
Students under 25 years old represent 8% of the student body. About 35% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Biblical Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 25 of its 65 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Biblical Theological Seminary 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
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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