Faith Evangelical Seminary
Location and Contact Information
3504 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98407-0186
USA
Main Tel: 254000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, established in 1969, is currently known as the Faith Evangelical Seminary. It is located in Tacoma, Washington and was founded by Lutherans. The institute confers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in areas such as Christian ministry, religion, divinity and theological studies, among others. The institute also offers distance education programs to outstation students.
The Faith Evangelical Seminary offers financial aid to needy students, along with providing special educational benefits to veterans. FES’s alumni association is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with former graduates.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Other Protestant religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Faith Evangelical Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Pineville, KY | 164 |
| 2 | Unification Theological Seminary | Barrytown, NY | 173 |
| 3 | Baptist University of the Americas | San Antonio, TX | 175 |
| 4 | Winebrenner Theological Seminary | Findlay, OH | 99 |
| 5 | Assemblies of God Theological Seminary | Springfield, MO | 470 |
| 6 | Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | 73 |
| 7 | Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology | New Orleans, LA | 96 |
| 8 | Trinity School for Ministry | Ambridge, PA | 149 |
| 9 | Payne Theological Seminary | Wilberforce, OH | 82 |
| 10 | Michigan Theological Seminary | Plymouth, MI | 184 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 44 | 2 |
| Bachelor | 22 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 192 in 2009-2010 (188 full-time equivalent).
About 25% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 75% of the class.
Undergrads are 43% of enrolled students and graduate students are 57%.
Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 51% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 75% are full-time and 25% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
Faith Evangelical Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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