Concordia Seminary
Location and Contact Information
801 Seminary PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63105-3196
USA
Main Tel: (314) 505-7000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- 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.
- Students may study abroad.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Concordia Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | Blue Bell, PA | |
| 2 | Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | 73 |
| 3 | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, TX | 2,588 |
| 4 | Luther Seminary | Saint Paul, MN | 822 |
| 5 | Phillips Theological Seminary | Tulsa, OK | 15 |
| 6 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
| 7 | Faith Evangelical Seminary | Tacoma, WA | 192 |
| 8 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 3,356 |
| 9 | Western Theological Seminary | Holland, MI | 230 |
| 10 | Iliff School of Theology | Denver, CO | 194 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 116 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 12 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 28 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 522 in 2009-2010 (464 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Concordia Seminary provides on-campus housing for 271 of its 464 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Concordia Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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