Princeton Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
64 Mercer StPrinceton, NJ 08542-0803
USA
Main Tel: (609) 921-8300
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Princeton Theological Seminary, PTS, was established by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1812. It was originally known as The Theological Seminary at Princeton. The campus is spread across more than 20 acres in Princeton, New Jersey.
Princeton Theological Seminary grants the Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Dual degree programs are also available in Christian education, and youth ministry. In addition, PTS provides a number of continuing education courses.
Students of Princeton Theological Seminary represent more than 40 states and 20 foreign countries. They publish an audio journal known as "Cloud of Witnesses", an online newspaper called "inSpire", and an ecumenical journal entitled "Theology Today". PTS also hosts student organizations like the Student Government, and Koinonia.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room | $ 2,810 |
| Board | $ 4,670 |
Financial Aid
Princeton 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 Princeton Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 2 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 3 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 4 | Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 245 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 6 | Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington, DC | 447 |
| 7 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 8 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
| 9 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
| 10 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 131 | 1 |
| Master | 57 | 2 |
| Doctorate | 25 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 36 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 638 in 2009-2010 (101 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 36% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 64%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Princeton Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 527 of its 101 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Princeton Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & 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
- Theology/Theological Studies