Memphis Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
168 East Parkway SouthMemphis, TN 38104-4395
USA
Main Tel: (901) 458-8232
Web Site
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Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Cumberland Presbyterian religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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 Memphis Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oblate School of Theology | San Antonio, TX | 173 |
| 2 | Emmanuel School of Religion | Johnson City, TN | 133 |
| 3 | Rabbinical College of Ch'san Sofer New York | Brooklyn, NY | 50 |
| 4 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 5 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 6 | Seminary of the Immaculate Conception | Huntington, NY | 150 |
| 7 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton, NJ | 638 |
| 8 | Biblical Theological Seminary | Hatfield, PA | 218 |
| 9 | New Life Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 85 |
| 10 | Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | 88 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 51 | 1 |
| Master | 14 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 280 in 2009-2010 (84 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 26% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 74%.
Students under 25 years old represent 6% of the student body. About 57% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Memphis Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 84 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Memphis Theological Seminary 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
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
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