Saint John's Seminary
Location and Contact Information
127 Lake StreetBrighton, MA 02135-3846
USA
Main Tel: (617) 254-2610
Web Site
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Overview
Saint Johns Seminary-Brighton is located in Brighton, Massachusetts. Archbishop Williams founded the seminary in 1881 to train priests for the Archdiocese of Boston and for other dioceses in New England. The campus encompasses an area of more than fifty acres.
Saint Johns Seminary-Brighton offers academic programs in theology and divinity. The curriculum includes courses in philosophy, sacramental and moral theology, church history and systematic scripture. Financial aid and on-campus housing are each available to students
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- 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:
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Saint John's Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabbinical College of Ch'san Sofer New York | Brooklyn, NY | 50 |
| 2 | California Christian College | Fresno, CA | 25 |
| 3 | Seminary of the Immaculate Conception | Huntington, NY | 150 |
| 4 | Oblate School of Theology | San Antonio, TX | 173 |
| 5 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 6 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 7 | Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | Blue Bell, PA | |
| 8 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park, MI | 82 |
| 9 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 10 | New Life Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 85 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 18 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 9 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 144 in 2009-2010 (112 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Undergrads are 56% of enrolled students and graduate students are 44%.
Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 34% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% All 100%
Room and Board
Saint John's Seminary provides on-campus housing for 92 of its 112 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Saint John's 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
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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