Church Of God Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
900 Walker St NECleveland, TN 37320-3330
USA
Main Tel: (423) 478-1131
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Church of God Theological Seminary, located in Cleveland, Tennessee, was established in 1975. Originally known as Church of God Graduate School of Christian Ministries, the college was given its' current name in 1978. Branch campuses of the college are located in Oakland and Puerto Rico. Prospective students are offered courses leading to master’s and doctoral degrees. Students can choose from course areas such as divinity, church ministries, counseling as well as discipleship and Christian formation programs.
Church of God Theological Seminary has a number of on campus ministries and Community of Faith groups. Students at the college can take advantage of financial aid in the form of a number of institutional scholarship programs. The college also offers scholarships such as the New Student Scholarship, the Church of Graduate Scholarship and the Church of God Theological Seminary Graduate Scholarship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Church of God religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for 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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Church Of God Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 2 | Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC | 91 |
| 3 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 4 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 5 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 6 | Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL | 184 |
| 7 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 9 | Bethel Seminary-St. Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 776 |
| 10 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 37 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 3 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 208 in 2009-2010 (180 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 49% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Church Of God Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 23 of its 180 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Church Of God 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
- Theology/Theological Studies
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