Payne Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Payne Theological Seminary, PTS, is a private, not-for-profit seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio. Students at PTS can pursue master’s degree in divinity. The curriculum includes theological studies, historical studies, African American Studies, Biblical Studies, and practical ministry. PTS also offers the Doctor of Ministry program which encompasses global Christianity and ministry in the African American context.

Payne Theological Seminary has an official student’s organization, the Student Government Association or SGA. PTS offers financial assistance to deserving candidates through federal financial aid programs. Selected students can also apply for numerous scholarship awards including The John Kampen Scholarship Award, The Tabernacle Baptist Church Florence Craft Award, The Reverend Cornelia Wright Memorial Scholarship Award, and The Reverend and Mrs. Wesley E. Wharton Scholarship Award.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• African Methodist Episcopal religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

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.
• Weekend study is an option.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Payne Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 82 in 2009-2010 (100 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 1% of the student body. About 70% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Payne Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 36 of its 100 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Payne Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (20 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)