Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia
Location and Contact Information
7301 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19119-1794
USA
Main Tel: (215) 248-4616
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, also known as LTSP, was founded in 1864. Its campus is located on an area of around 14 acres. The institution grants master’s and doctoral degrees to students in programs like divinity, religion, theology and philosophy. The seminary also offers advanced degree and non-degree programs in sacred theology, auditors and general studies.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia houses various institutes, including the Urban Theological Institute and the Faith and Life Institute. LTSP provides students with a number of scholarships such as the John Cole Gulick Memorial Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship as well.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female 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:
- 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.
- 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 Theological Seminary At Philadelphia:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 2 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 4 | Somerset Christian College | Zarephath, NJ | 169 |
| 5 | Lexington Theological Seminary | Lexington, KY | 89 |
| 6 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 7 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
| 8 | Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA | 358 |
| 9 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 10 | Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | Richmond, VA | 344 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 54 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 1 | |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 268 in 2009-2010 (175 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 56% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia provides on-campus housing for 75 of its 175 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & 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)
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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