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Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, also known as GCTS, is located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1969 with the merger of the Gordon Divinity School, which was ocated in Wenham, Massachusetts, and Conwell School of Theology of Temple University, which was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. GCTS has campuses in downtown Boston, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida.
The Student Association of GCTS is a democratic organization that voices the various needs of students before the administration, faculty, and trustees. The institution also has other student organizations including the Korean Student Association and Black Student Association.
Some of the scholarship programs offered by GCTS are the Partnership Scholarship, Graham Scholarship, Gwyn Walters Preaching Scholarship, and Minority Student Scholarships.
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Campus Location130 Essex St South Hamilton, MA 01982 USA Main Tel: (978) 468-7111 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary HighlightsWhere Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 325 | 6 | | 62 | 1 |
Gordon Conwell StudentsThe student enrollment at Gordon Conwell was 2,134 in 2007-2008 (1,492 full-time equivalent). graduate students are 100%.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| Room | $ 2,840 | | Board | $ 3,160 |
Financial Aid: Gordon Conwell participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 25 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 7 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsGordon Conwell provides on-campus housing for 369 of its 1,492 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 12 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (387 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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