Methodist Theological School

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

The Methodist Theological School, located in Delaware, Ohio, is commonly known as Methesco or MTSO. MTSO, which forms a part of one of the 13 seminaries of the United Methodist Church, was established in 1958. This followed the authorization of its founding at the General Conference of the Methodist Church in 1956. MTSO, set on a 70-acre campus, offers a variety of certificate courses and degree programs in theology and Christian education. A doctorate degree in ministry is also available at MTSO. Some of the areas of study are divinity, theological studies, counseling ministries and general ministry.

MTSO has a number of student initiated groups and organizations. The Pastoral Care department of Riverside Methodist Hospital provides free short-term counseling for all students of MTSO. Students are also provided financial aid if they are eligible. The Premier scholarships, the Canaday Scholarship, the Madon Endowed Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarships are available scholarships. Other than these, grants and loans are also available.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

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.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 222 in 2009-2010 (185 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 52% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Methodist Theological School provides on-campus housing for 159 of its 185 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 6 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Methodist Theological School offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (53 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Religious Education
• Theology/Theological Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling