Eden Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
475 E Lockwood AveWebster Grove, MO 63119-3192
USA
Main Tel: (314) 918-2620
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Eden Theological Seminary is a private institution located in Webster Grove, Missouri. German pastors founded the seminary in 1850. It was originally located in Marthasville, Missouri, but was shifted to Wellston, Missouri in 1883. In 1924, the seminary moved to its current location in Webster Grove. ETS grants master’s and doctoral degrees in areas such as theological studies, divinity and pastoral studies, among others.
The Eden Theological Seminary publishes an online newsletter, known as Eden Now. The school also offers scholarships to its eligible students. Some notable alumni of the institute are Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr, an American theologian; Helmut Richard Niebuhr, a Christian theological-ethicists; and Walter Brueggemann, an American Old Testament scholar.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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 may study abroad.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Eden Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley, CA | 198 |
| 2 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 3 | St. Mary's Seminary & University | Baltimore, MD | 239 |
| 4 | Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 245 |
| 5 | Mount Angel Seminary | Saint Benedict, OR | 142 |
| 6 | Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Columbia, SC | 146 |
| 7 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 8 | Andover Newton Theological School | Newton Centre, MA | 320 |
| 9 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 10 | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 69 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 32 | 1 |
| Master | 7 | 2 |
| Doctorate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 213 in 2009-2010 (37 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 41% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 59%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 59% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Eden Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 68 of its 37 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Eden Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or 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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