Chicago Theological Seminary

The Chicago Theological Seminary, established in 1855, is the oldest institution of higher education in Chicago. The seminary enrolls gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and is officially listed as an ‘Open and Affirming’ institution. It offers master’s degrees and doctoral degrees programs in religious studies, divinity, sacred theology, ministry and philosophy, among others.

The Chicago Theological Seminary offers various clubs and organizations to its students, including the Charles Shelby Rooks Society, the Heyward Boswell Society, The Eco-Justice Student Group and The International Student Organization, among others. The seminary provides academic counseling and financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships.

Chicago Theological Seminary Highlights

Where Chicago Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Chicago Theological Seminary was 236 in 2007 (153 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 61% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 39%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Chicago Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.