Concordia Seminary

Concordia Seminary, which was established by a group of German emigrants in 1839, was initially located in Perry County, Missouri. In 1926, Concordia Seminary moved to its present 72-acre campus in the Clayton suburb in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of the oldest Lutheran seminaries in the United States, and is owned by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Concordia Seminary awards the Master of Arts, Master of Sacred Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. A number of certificate programs are also available. The seminary operates the following divisions:

• Center for Hispanic Studies
• Deaf Institute of Theology
• Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology
• Graduate School
• Sign School

Concordia Seminary provides financial assistance to its students through various Federal grants, Stafford loans, and work-study programs. The institute also fields a number of intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports teams in basketball, cycling, golf, cross country, soccer, flag football, volleyball, weightlifting, ultimate Frisbee, racquetball, and tennis.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 660 in 2007-2008 (514 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Concordia Seminary provides on-campus housing for 271 of its 514 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.