Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
2122 Sheridan RdEvanston, IL 60201-2976
USA
Main Tel: 847000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school was formed after the merger of the Seabury Divinity School of Faribault, Minnesota, and the Western Theological Seminary of Evanston. Seabury-Western Theological Seminary offers degree programs in missional liturgy, congregational development, practice of ministry, economics, sustainability, Christian life and Episcopal Church History and Polity. Several other cooperative programs are also available.
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary offers need-based financial assistance in the form of federal student loans or grants. Apart from this, competitive scholarships can also be earned from a variety of sources.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student 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:
- Students may study abroad.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 16 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 10 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 2 |
| Master | 1 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 69 in 2009-2010 (10 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 67% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 33%.
About 88% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies