Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Location and Contact Information
4201 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203-5898
USA
Main Tel: (803) 786-5150
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is located in Columbia, South Carolina. LTSS was established in 1830 with the intention of training ministers and imparting Christian education for Lutheran Churches in the South. The seminary is situated on a 17-acre campus. Sacred theology, religion, divinity and ministry are some of the areas of study offered at the seminary. LTSS also offers programs on military chaplaincy, Baptist studies and Methodist studies.
LTSS’ financial aid program helps students fund their education by offering loans and scholarships to qualifying students. Student aid awards are also given to qualified Junior Class students.
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.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
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 Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 2 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 3 | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS | 127 |
| 4 | St. Basil College | Stamford, CT | 9 |
| 5 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 6 | Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary | Berkeley, CA | 108 |
| 7 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 8 | Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | Rochester, NY | 25 |
| 9 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 10 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 32 | 1 |
| Master | 6 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 146 in 2009-2010 (20 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 16% of the student body. About 52% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 20 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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