Iliff School Of Theology
Location and Contact Information
2201 S University BlvdDenver, CO 80210-4798
USA
Main Tel: (303) 744-1287
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Iliff School of Theology, located in Denver, Colorado, aims to prepare students for a career in religious studies. Iliff School grants degrees at the master's and doctorate levels in programs such as divinity, specialized ministry and general theological studies. Students can also enroll in a number of certificate courses. The institute’s continuing education program is comprised of on-campus lectures, seminars and workshops, along with off-campus presentations to church and community groups. Programs in urban ministry and global pastoral ministry are available as well.
Iliff School of Theology is home to a number of clubs and organizations, including the Second Century Club, the Legacy Society and the John Wesley Iliff Society. The institute also holds a community hour every Wednesday.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- 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.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Iliff School Of Theology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | 159 |
| 2 | Phillips Theological Seminary | Tulsa, OK | 15 |
| 3 | Western Theological Seminary | Holland, MI | 230 |
| 4 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque, IA | 215 |
| 5 | Seminary of the Immaculate Conception | Huntington, NY | 150 |
| 6 | Somerset Christian College | Zarephath, NJ | 169 |
| 7 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg | Gettysburg, PA | 176 |
| 8 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 9 | Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN | 280 |
| 10 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 43 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 194 in 2009-2010 (155 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 9% of the student body. About 46% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Iliff School Of Theology provides on-campus housing for 57 of its 155 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Iliff School Of Theology offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & 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)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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