Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
2770 Marin AveBerkeley, CA 94708-1597
USA
Main Tel: (510) 524-5264
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is located in Berkeley, California. The institute was established in 1950 and offers certificates and associate’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in divinity, theological studies and Christian ministry, among others. PLTS also offers a Sabbatical program to professional ministers..
The Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary sponsors on-campus organizations like the Student Association and the Graduate Theological Union. PLTS also organizes an annual volleyball tournament between students and faculty. The seminary provides federal grants, loans and scholarships to needy and eligible students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student 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.
- 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 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | 159 |
| 2 | Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology | New Orleans, LA | 96 |
| 3 | Rabbinical College of Ch'san Sofer New York | Brooklyn, NY | 50 |
| 4 | Unification Theological Seminary | Barrytown, NY | 173 |
| 5 | Emmanuel School of Religion | Johnson City, TN | 133 |
| 6 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park, MI | 82 |
| 7 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 8 | Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | 88 |
| 9 | Lexington Theological Seminary | Lexington, KY | 89 |
| 10 | St. John's Seminary | Camarillo, CA | 79 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 27 | 1 |
| Master | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 108 in 2009-2010 (121 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 70 of its 121 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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