Seminary Of The Immaculate Conception
Location and Contact Information
440 W Neck RdHuntington, NY 11743-1626
USA
Main Tel: 6310000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception was established by Thomas E. Molloy, the third Bishop of Brooklyn, in 1926. Located in Huntington, New York, the institute initially only offered enrollment to males in the dioceses of Rockville Centre and Brooklyn. It began enrolling non-clergy members in 1974.
The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception confers Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees in pastoral studies and theology. Doctor of Ministry degree programs are also available. The Program for Priestly Formation is aimed to prepare a seminarian for ordained ministry.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- 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:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS | 127 |
| 2 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 3 | Oblate School of Theology | San Antonio, TX | 173 |
| 4 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 5 | Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | 88 |
| 6 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 7 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 8 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 9 | Nashotah House | Nashotah, WI | 107 |
| 10 | Rabbinical College of Ch'san Sofer New York | Brooklyn, NY | 50 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 27 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 3 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | |
| Doctorate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 150 in 2009-2010 (40 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 79% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 21%.
Students under 25 years old represent 12% of the student body. About 71% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Seminary Of The Immaculate Conception 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)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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