Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
616 N Highland AvePittsburgh, PA 15206-2596
USA
Main Tel: (412) 362-5610
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The college was formed by the consolidation of the Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary and the Western Theological Seminary in 1959. Commonly abbreviated as PTS, the college offers religious education for prospective clergy. The college offers its students master’s and doctoral degree programs in areas like divinity, ministry, sacred theology, philosophy and arts. The college offers dual degree programs as well. Continuing education programs are also offered at the college.
Students at PTS have the opportunity to participate in a number of clubs and organizations including the Association of Women at the Seminary, the African American Student Fellowship and the Evangelical Student Fellowship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
| 2 | Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin, TX | 59 |
| 3 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 4 | Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | 276 |
| 5 | Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | 2,024 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 7 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | 544 |
| 8 | Drew University | Madison, NJ | 2,581 |
| 9 | Trinity International University | Deerfield, IL | 2,694 |
| 10 | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | 4,278 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 46 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 12 | 1 |
| Master | 8 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 318 in 2009-2010 (170 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 48% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 52%.
Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 47% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 119 of its 170 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Pittsburgh 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)
- Religious Education
- Theological and Ministerial Studies