The General Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
175 9th AveNew York, NY 10011-4977
USA
Main Tel: 2120000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is located in New York. It opened in 1817, and was chartered by the General Convention. Theodore Dehon, John Henry Hobart and William White were the founders of the institute. The name of the seminary is often abbreviated as GTS. The students at GTS can earn degrees like Master of Arts, Master of Sacred Theology in spiritual direction, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Theology. The institute has four learning centers:
- Center for Christian Spirituality
- Center for Jewish-Christian Studies and Relations
- Center for Lifelong Learning
- Center for Peace and Reconciliation
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is home to several organizations. There is also a student-run ministry which provides clothing to the underprivileged. Students are offered financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. They can also earn several merit-based scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- 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.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room | $ 13,000 |
| Board | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid
The General Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The General Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 2 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | 146 |
| 3 | Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary | Crestwood, NY | 88 |
| 4 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
| 5 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 6 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 7 | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Bryn Athyn, PA | 164 |
| 8 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 9 | Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN | 280 |
| 10 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 30 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 145 in 2009-2010 (128 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 61% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
The General Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 93 of its 128 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 5 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The General Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Christian Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies
