Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
Location and Contact Information
1100 E 55th StChicago, IL 60615-5199
USA
Main Tel: (773) 256-0700
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1962. LSTC is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college offers master’s and doctoral degrees to students in areas like theology, philosophy and divinity, among others. Students opting for divinity programs are required to participate in various education programs.
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has an International Student Affairs Office, which assists international students and scholars adopt to their new surroundings. The different career-focused programs at LSTC meet the demands of today’s job market and prepare the graduates with a successful career ahead. The institution also provides needy students with various financial aid programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- 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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- 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 Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 2 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 3 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 4 | St. Basil College | Stamford, CT | 9 |
| 5 | St. Mary's Seminary & University | Baltimore, MD | 239 |
| 6 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 7 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 8 | Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 245 |
| 9 | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 69 |
| 10 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 61 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 21 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 335 in 2009-2010 (103 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 40% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago provides on-campus housing for 222 of its 103 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
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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