Lancaster Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
555 W James StLancaster, PA 17603-2897
USA
Main Tel: (717) 393-0654
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Lancaster Theological Seminary is a private institute located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The seminary was founded in 1825 to provide theological education to church leaders and prospective clergy. The members of German Reformed Church were the founders of this seminary. Originally, it was opened in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; it moved to Mercersburg, Pennsylvania in the early 1840s. Lancaster Theological Seminary relocated to its present location in 1871 and the buildings were completed in 1894. The name of the institute is abbreviated as LTS. The seminary offers Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts in Religion, and Certificate of Lay Leadership.
The campus life of Lancaster Theological Seminary offers a wide variety of experiences. The seminary encourages the students to organize a number of social events. The LTS Allies helps the students to develop leadership qualities and organizes the annual LGBT Week.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student 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:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lancaster Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School | Rochester, NY | 77 |
| 2 | Bangor Theological Seminary | Bangor, ME | 132 |
| 3 | Iliff School of Theology | Denver, CO | 194 |
| 4 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | 159 |
| 5 | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | Berkeley, CA | 148 |
| 6 | Somerset Christian College | Zarephath, NJ | 169 |
| 7 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque, IA | 215 |
| 8 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
| 9 | New Brunswick Theological Seminary | New Brunswick, NJ | 220 |
| 10 | Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Judaic Studies | Beachwood, OH |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 31 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 137 in 2009-2010 (121 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 5% of the student body. About 68% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Lancaster Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 44 of its 121 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Lancaster Theological Seminary 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
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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