San Francisco Theological Seminary

The San Francisco Theological Seminary, located in San Anselmo, California, was established in 1871 by a pastor named William Anderson Scott. The college sits on a 14-acre campus, where it has been located since 1890. It also operates a branch campus in Pasadena, which was opened in 1990. It is a graduate theological institute offering education for prospective clergy.

SFTS offers its students graduate degree programs leading to master’s degrees in areas like divinity theological studies and ministry. The college also offers doctoral degree and diploma programs.

SFTS has an active Student Association Council that looks after the interests of the students and helps to address student concerns. The college also has a community life committee and academic concerns committee, both of which work in tandem with the student council.

San Francisco Theological Seminary Highlights

Where San Francisco Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Campus housing available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at San Francisco Theological Seminary was 459 in 2007 (251 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 73% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 27%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: San Francisco Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

San Francisco Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 251 (full-time) students (as of 2007).