Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
1044 Alta Vista RdLouisville, KY 40205-1798
USA
Main Tel: (502) 895-3411
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, often abbreviated as LPTS, is a four-year, not-for-profit, private school, situated in Louisville, Kentucky. The institute was originally established in 1853, in the city of Danville, Kentucky. A seminary was opened at Louisville in 1893. In 1901, the Louisville seminary merged with the Danville one. The college, which has a campus of 67 acres, offers degree programs which include Doctor of Ministry, Master of Theology, Master of Arts in Spirituality (with the Bellarmine University), Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Arts (Religion), and Master of Divinity.
The KampusKids program of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers special activities for children of various age groups on campus. The institute also has a library with approximately 150,000 volumes.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
- 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.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 2 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
| 3 | Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin, TX | 59 |
| 4 | Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | Richmond, VA | 344 |
| 5 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 6 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 7 | Starr King School for Ministry | Berkeley, CA | 75 |
| 8 | Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | 276 |
| 9 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 10 | Reconstructionist Rabbinical College | Wyncote, PA | 59 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 33 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 206 in 2009-2010 (165 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 46% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 80 of its 165 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 5 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Louisville Presbyterian 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
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Theology/Theological Studies
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