Covenant Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
12330 Conway RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141-8697
USA
Main Tel: (314) 434-4044
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Covenant Theological Seminary is the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church located in St. Louis, Missouri. The seminary began operating in 1956 with the purpose of training leaders to work in the church. The seminary offers graduate and doctoral programs in several subjects including counseling, educational ministry, education and exegetical theology. In addition, the seminary offers graduate certificate programs in several subjects, along with distance learning facilities and continuing education program.
Students a Covenant Theological Seminary arrange and organize major social events like spring picnics and the winter banquet.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- The Presbyterian Church in America religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Covenant Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster Theological Seminary | Glenside, PA | 727 |
| 2 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Houston, TX | 1,005 |
| 3 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | 2,008 |
| 4 | Hood Theological Seminary | Salisbury, NC | 248 |
| 5 | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | New Orleans, LA | 2,742 |
| 6 | Luther Rice University | Lithonia, GA | 941 |
| 7 | Multnomah University | Portland, OR | 840 |
| 8 | Nazarene Bible College | Colorado Springs, CO | 977 |
| 9 | Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | Blue Bell, PA | |
| 10 | Fuller Theological Seminary in California | Pasadena, CA | 2,957 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 179 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 823 in 2009-2010 (601 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 14% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Covenant Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 110 of its 601 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Covenant 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
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies
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