Memphis Theological Seminary

The Memphis Theological Seminary, also known as MTS, is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is an ecumenical theological school established in 1908 as the theological department of Bethel College in Mckenzie, Tennessee. In 1922, it became known as the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary, but was shifted to its present location and given its current name in 1964. The seminary confers master’s and doctoral degrees in divinity, religion and ministry. The institute also offers a Program of Alternate Studies.

The Memphis Theological Seminary publishes a number of online journals and newsletters, such as the MTS Journal, This Week at MTS and The Lamp. The school offers several financial support services, along with providing employment opportunities to qualified students.

Memphis Theological Seminary Highlights

Where Memphis Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Cumberland Presbyterian religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Memphis Theological Seminary was 278 in 2007 (200 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 27% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 73%.

Room and Board

Memphis Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 200 (full-time) students (as of 2007).