McCormick Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

McCormick Theological Seminary, situated in Chicago, Illinois, was established in 1829 and was originally a preparatory school. This institute, which offers education for prospective clergy, offers courses leading to master’s and doctoral degrees as well as programs leading to certifications. Prospective students can choose from program areas such as divinity, theological studies and ministry studies. Dual degree programs are available at the college as well.

McCormick Theological Seminary offers deserving candidates with financial aid in the form of a number of institutional scholarships and grants. Students can take advantage of scholarship programs such as Merit Scholarship and Need-based tuition Grants. The Student Association at the college elects student representatives and student deacons to coordinate a number of campus activities. These representatives also help to deal with student grievances aas well as bringing those to the notice of the authorities.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 231 in 2009-2010 (47 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 52% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 48%.

Students under 25 years old represent 8% of the student body. About 56% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

McCormick provides on-campus housing for 70 of its 47 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

McCormick offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (87 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Theology/Theological Studies