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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.
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Campus Location5416 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615-5698
USA
Main Tel: (773) 324-8000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago HighlightsWhere Catholic Theological Union At Chicago stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 | | Master | 30 | 2 | | Doctorale | 17 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Catholic Theological Union At Chicago was 477 in 2007 (315 full-time equivalent). graduate students are 56% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 44%.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| Room | $ 5,175 | | Board | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid: Catholic Theological Union At Chicago participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 18 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 6 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsCatholic Theological Union At Chicago provides on-campus housing for 75 of its 315 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 3 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (88 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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