Calvin Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
3233 Burton St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546-4387
USA
Main Tel: (616) 957-6036
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Calvin Theological Seminary, also known as CTS, is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1876, the institute confers master’s and doctoral degrees in areas such as divinity, philosophy and theological studies, among others. The institute also offers certificate courses and an ecclesiastical program for ministerial candidacy. Continuing education programs are also available.
The Calvin Theological Seminary sponsors various on-campus student clubs and organizations, including the Seminarians for Social Justice Club, the Church Planting Club and the Student Senate, among others. The institute’s mentored ministries office provides students with internship opportunities and arranges for occasional meetings between vocational ministry leaders and students. The school also offers financial aid and career counseling services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Reformed Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Calvin Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assemblies of God Theological Seminary | Springfield, MO | 470 |
| 2 | Brite Divinity School | Forth Worth, TX | 241 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 4 | Westminster Theological Seminary in California | Escondido, CA | 129 |
| 5 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 6 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 7 | Western Theological Seminary | Holland, MI | 230 |
| 8 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 9 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 10 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 76 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 276 in 2009-2010 (278 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Calvin Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
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
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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