Evangelical Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small suburb.

Overview

The Evangelical School of Theology, now known as the Evangelical Theological Seminary, is a private, non-profit institution located in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. The institute was established in 1953 as the official seminary of the Evangelical Congregational Church. The institute offers Master of Divinity degrees, Master of Arts in religion degree programs, Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy and numerous certificate programs.

The Evangelical School of Theology offers loans and grants to its eligible students. Remedial, career counseling, job placement and employment services are also provided to its students as well.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Evangelical Congregational Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy and therapy and counseling.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Weekend study is an option.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 158 in 2009-2010 (107 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 47% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Evangelical Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 20 of its 107 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Evangelical Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (30 awarded)

• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

• Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling