Christian Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
1000 W 42nd StIndianapolis, IN 46208-3301
USA
Main Tel: (317) 924-1331
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Christian Theological Seminary is a fully ecumenical seminary located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The institute offers master’s and doctoral degrees in divinity, ministry, psychology & faith and theological studies, to name a few.
The Christian Theological Seminary organizes a number of workshops for its students. The seminary provides financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships like the Stone-Campbell Ministerial Scholarship. Some of the notable alumni of CTS are Robert W. Funk, co-founder of the Jesus Seminar and the Westar Institute; and Dr. Ronald L.Parker, Regional Minister of Central Rocky Mountain Region.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Christian Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| 1 | Wells College | Aurora, NY | 579 |
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| 5 | Hanover College | Hanover, IN | 926 |
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| 7 | Lyon College | Batesville, AR | 458 |
| 8 | Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA | 832 |
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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 35 | 1 |
| Master | 21 | 5 |
| Doctorate | 3 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 253 in 2009-2010 (64 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 46% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 54%.
Students under 25 years old represent 7% of the student body. About 53% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Christian Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 66 of its 64 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Christian Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology