Saint Paul School Of Theology
Location and Contact Information
5123 E. Truman RdKansas City, MO 64127
USA
Main Tel: (816) 483-9600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Saint Paul School of Theology is located in Kansas City, Missouri. This institution of higher education was initially one of the two schools authorized by the General Conference of the Methodist Church in 1956. In 1958, the school was chartered, and it is currently one of 13 seminaries of the United Methodist Church. The institute grants degrees at the master’s and doctoral level in programs like specialized ministry, divinity and theological studies, among others. The school also offers a number of non-degree programs.
The Saint Paul School of Theology provides students with several on-campus clubs and organizations, including the Coordinating Council, Saint Paul Sings, the Evangelical Society and Sacred Worth. The institute publishes an e-newsletter. Saint Paul helps its students find suitable jobs after graduation as well.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
- 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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Saint Paul School Of Theology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
| 2 | Western Theological Seminary | Holland, MI | 230 |
| 3 | San Francisco Theological Seminary | San Anselmo, CA | 428 |
| 4 | Iliff School of Theology | Denver, CO | 194 |
| 5 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg | Gettysburg, PA | 176 |
| 6 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | 159 |
| 7 | Luther Seminary | Saint Paul, MN | 822 |
| 8 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 9 | Concordia Seminary | Saint Louis, MO | 522 |
| 10 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque, IA | 215 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 28 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 267 in 2009-2010 (187 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 8% of the student body. About 59% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Saint Paul School Of Theology provides on-campus housing for 66 of its 187 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Saint Paul School Of Theology offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (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)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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