Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Location and Contact Information

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Overview

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is located in Detroit, Michigan. Rev. Michael J. Gallagher established the school in 1919 with the mission of educating aspiring priests. The institution is associated with the Archdiocese of Detroit. The institution offers diplomas, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in various areas of study, including pastoral ministry, philosophy, sacred theology, music ministry, divinity and pastoral studies.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers financial assistance to students in the form of loans and grants. There are several available scholarships as well, including the Michigan Competitive Scholarships and the Parish Empowerment Fund Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High male/female ratio.
• 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:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 426 in 2009-2010 (226 full-time equivalent).

About 81% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 19% of the class.

Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.

Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 60% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 48% are full-time and 52% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Sacred Heart Major Seminary provides on-campus housing for 115 of its 226 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (81 awarded)

• Philosophy
• Religious/Sacred Music
• Theology/Theological Studies