The General Theological Seminary

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.

The General Theological Seminary Highlights

Where The General Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at The General Theological Seminary was 202 in 2007 (157 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 51% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 49%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: The General Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

The General Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 157 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 5 meals weekly.