Catholic Theological Union At Chicago

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

The Catholic Theological Union at Chicago (CTU) was established in 1968 when several theology programs conducted by many religious communities united to form one school. It is America’s largest Roman Catholic Graduate School of Theology and Ministry. It offers degrees such as Master of Arts in Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Master of Divinity. Apart from this it also offers certificates in areas including Hispanic ministry and pastoral studies. Certain courses can also be pursued on-line as well.

The Catholic Theological Union at Chicago has several on-campus student organizations such as Pan African Student Organization, Imagining Peace, Student Representative Council, and Organization for Latino Awareness. The institution offers scholarships to the deserving students. Some such scholarships include International Women’s Scholarship Fund, Browne Family Scholarship, and Native American Scholarship Fund.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

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.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 470 in 2009-2010 (249 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 47% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago provides on-campus housing for 111 of its 249 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago 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 (62 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology/Theological Studies