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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.

Campus Location

168 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104-4395
USA
Main Tel: (901) 334-5800
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
First-professional degree541
Master141
Doctorale61

Students

Student enrollment was 278 in 2007-2008 (106 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 29% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 71%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Memphis Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Memphis Theological Seminary:

Schools Similar to Memphis Theological Seminary

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Northeastern SeminaryRochester, NY131
2St Bernard's School of Theology and MinistryRochester, NY130
3Huntsville Bible CollegeHuntsville, AL49
4Bethel Seminary of the EastWillow Grove, PA90
5Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryPittsburgh, PA352
6Reformed Presbyterian Theological SeminaryPittsburgh, PA85
7Hartford SeminaryHartford, CT
8Central Baptist Theological SeminaryShawnee, KS102
9United Theological SeminaryDayton, OH248
10Tri-State Bible CollegeSouth Point, OH41

Housing and Meals

Memphis Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 106 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Memphis Theological Seminary Highlights

  • 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.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system.
  • Library on-campus.
  • Campus housing available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (74 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

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