Eden Theological Seminary

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

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

• United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 213 in 2007-2008 (40 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 38% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 62%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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Housing and Meals

Eden Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 68 of its 40 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).