Interdenominational Theological Center
Location and Contact Information
700 Martin Luther King Jr DrAtlanta, GA 30314-4143
USA
Main Tel: (404) 527-7700
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Interdenominational Theological Center is located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is abbreviated as ITC and is an ecumenical, Christian, graduate school of theology. It was established in 1958 with the combined efforts of four denominations of four separate seminaries. ITC offers degrees in fields like church music, theology and Christian education. It has eight seminaries under it:
- Church H. Mason
- Gammon
- Johnson C. Smith
- Lutheran Theological Center
- Morehouse
- Phillips – Christian Methodist Affiliate
- Richardson Ecumenical Fellowship
- Turner
The Interdenominational Theological Center sponsors the Student Christian League, which promotes and supports social and spiritual growth in the ITC community. The institution has a publication known as ‘The ITC Lantern.’ The college also offers financial assistance to its students in the form of loans and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Interdenominational Theological Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 2 | Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Columbia, SC | 146 |
| 3 | Byzantine Catholic Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 13 |
| 4 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 86 |
| 5 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 6 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 7 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 8 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | 382 |
| 9 | Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | Rochester, NY | 25 |
| 10 | Kol Yaakov Torah Center | Monsey, NY | 17 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 89 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 9 |
Students
Interdenominational Theological Center is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 426 in 2009-2010 (17 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 6% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 94%.
Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 55% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Interdenominational Theological Center provides on-campus housing for 185 of its 17 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Interdenominational Theological Center offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (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 and Religious Vocations
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