Concordia Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
6600 N Clinton StFort Wayne, IN 46825-4996
USA
Main Tel: (260) 452-2100
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Concordia Theological Seminary is located at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Wilhelm Sihler founded the college in 1846. After a number of changes in locations, the seminary was relocated to Fort Wayne in 1976. Commonly abbreviated as CTS, the seminary is dedicated to preparation of pastors for congregations. The college offers its students master’s and doctoral degree programs in areas like ministry, missiology and divinity. The college also has a course which helps in preparation of deaconesses for church ministries.
CTS has an active Student Government Association. The college also has a Student Wives Association. The college offers financial aid to its deserving students in the form of a number of scholarships and grants. The college’s basketball team is nicknamed the King’s Men and participates in a number of intercollegiate events.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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.
- 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 Concordia Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Angel Seminary | Saint Benedict, OR | 142 |
| 2 | St. Basil College | Stamford, CT | 9 |
| 3 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 4 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 5 | Bais Medrash Elyon | Monsey, NY | 26 |
| 6 | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook | Wynnewood, PA | 243 |
| 7 | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS | 127 |
| 8 | Emmanuel School of Religion | Johnson City, TN | 133 |
| 9 | Saint John Vianney College Seminary | Miami, FL | 63 |
| 10 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 58 | 1 |
| Master | 20 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 15 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 11 |
Students
Student enrollment was 382 in 2009-2010 (80 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 38% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 62%.
Students under 25 years old represent 20% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Concordia Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 166 of its 80 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Concordia Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology and Religious Vocations
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