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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, also known as SBTS, is situated in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1859. The school is the oldest of the seminaries in Southern Baptist Convention and was founded by Basil Manly, Jr., John A. Broadus, James Petigru Boyce, and William Williams.
SBTS offers master degree programs, professional doctoral degree programs, research doctoral degree programs, undergraduate degrees, and diploma programs. The seminary is organized into the following five schools:
- Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth
- Boyce College (the undergraduate school of the seminary)
- School of Church Music and Worship
- School of Leadership and Church Ministry
- School of Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has an active student life. Many students of SBTS have gone on to become famous. Among them are Douglas Carver, Chief Chaplain U.S. Army 2007; Clarence Jordan, late founder of Koinonia Farm; and Edwin O. Ware, Sr., the first president of Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana.
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Campus Location2825 Lexington Rd Louisville, KY 40280-0001 USA Main Tel: (800) 626-5525 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary HighlightsWhere The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 202 | 1 | | Master | 103 | 4 | | Bachelor | 97 | 1 | | Doctorale | 44 | 4 | | Associate | 8 | 1 | | 2-4 year degree | 2 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was 3,190 in 2007 (2,585 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 21% of enrolled students, graduate students are 31%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 48%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,134 | | Room | $ 1,820 | | Board | $ 1,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,700 | | Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 43 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 27 |
Housing and MealsThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 670 of its 2,585 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 72% | | Women | 74% | | All | 73% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (456 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
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