Columbia Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
701 S. Columbia DrDecatur, GA 30030-4118
USA
Main Tel: (404) 378-8821
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Columbia Theological Seminary is located in Decatur, Georgia. Presbyterian ministers established the seminary in Lexington, Georgia in 1828. In 1830, it was shifted to Columbia, South Carolina, and finally moved to its current location in 1920. The institute confers several master’s and doctoral degrees in areas of study like philosophy, divinity and theological studies, among others. The seminary also offers an international program, which is comprised of Middle East seminars, internships and trips to Taize, Geneva, Rome, Assisi and Turkey.
The Columbia Theological Seminary houses organizations such as the Student Coordinating Council. The institute offers job placements and financial aid to students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
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.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Columbia Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton, NJ | 638 |
| 2 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 3 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 4 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 5 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 7 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 8 | Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 245 |
| 9 | St. Basil College | Stamford, CT | 9 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 51 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 26 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 15 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 419 in 2009-2010 (133 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 42% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Columbia Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 145 of its 133 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 16 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Columbia Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (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
- Theology/Theological Studies
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