New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

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Overview

The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The seminary was established in 1917 as the Baptist Bible Institute. Today, students can pursue bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in disciplines like pastoral ministry, Christian education, education ministry, and biblical studies. NOBTS’ undergraduate program is offered through Leavell College.

Apart from academics, the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary also organizes activities for its students and their children. These activities are offered through student organizations like the Fellowship of Black Seminarians. The seminary supports many other students organizations dedicated to a variety of causes, such as racial reconciliation, Bible study, social work and home education of children, among others. Financial assistance is provided through programs like the NOBTS scholarship program, and the FACTS payment plan. NOBTS accepts GI Bill and VA benefits. Eligible students can also apply for seminary grants.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,742 in 2009-2010 (1,608 full-time equivalent).

About 71% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 29% of the class.

Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students and graduate students are 54%.

Students under 25 years old represent 14% of the student body. About 37% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 33% are full-time and 67% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 290 of its 1,608 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (414 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Christian Studies
• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Religious Education
• Religious/Sacred Music
• Theology/Theological Studies