Chicago Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
5757 S. University AveChicago, IL 60637
USA
Main Tel: (773) 752-5757
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- 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.
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.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Chicago Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 2 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
| 3 | Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin, TX | 59 |
| 4 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 7 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 8 | Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | Richmond, VA | 344 |
| 9 | Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA | 358 |
| 10 | Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | 276 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | 14 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 12 | 1 |
| Master | 11 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 210 in 2009-2010 (115 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 62% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 38%.
Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 56% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Chicago Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & 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)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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