Lexington Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Lexington Theological Seminary, LTS, is a not-for-profit, private institute in Lexington, Kentucky. The seminary's history traces its roots back to 1836, when the Department of Hebrew Literature at Beacon College was founded. After the expansion of the department in 1858, Lexington Theological Seminary was officially established in 1865, as the College of the Bible.

The highest level of degree offered by Lexington Theological Seminary is a doctorate degree. Academic programs are offered in pastoral studies, divinity, and Christian ministry. The courses consist of moral theology, basic knowledge of scripture, sacramental traditions, and contemporary Biblical scholarship.

Lexington Theological Seminary is a member of the Theological Education Association of Mid-America. Students are offered financial assistance in the form of loans and grants, as well as scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Lexington Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 89 in 2009-2010 (89 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 14% of the student body. About 39% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Lexington Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 89 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Lexington 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 (27 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology/Theological Studies