Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Location and Contact Information
2199 E Main StColumbus, OH 43209-2334
USA
Main Tel: (614) 235-4136
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Trinity Lutheran Seminary is a school of theology located in Columbus, Ohio. The Trinity Lutheran Seminary was opened on September 1, 1978 by a merger of the Hamma School of Theology and the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary. The Trinity Lutheran Seminary offers degree programs in various fields of theological study. Master’s degree programs are available in subjects like youth and family ministry, Christian education, sacred theology, church music and divinity. Off-campus study programs are also available.
The Trinity Lutheran Seminary sponsors a number of campus organizations and clubs, including Life Together, the Sacristans, Spouses Group and the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Ambassador Program. Eligible and deserving students are offered financial aid.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female 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:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Trinity Lutheran 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 Trinity Lutheran Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 2 | Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN | 280 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 4 | Franciscan School of Theology | Berkeley, CA | 69 |
| 5 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 6 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 7 | Nazarene Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO | 300 |
| 8 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
| 9 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 10 | Westminster Theological Seminary in California | Escondido, CA | 129 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 38 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 146 in 2009-2010 (117 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 15% of the student body. About 44% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Trinity Lutheran Seminary provides on-campus housing for 45 of its 117 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Trinity Lutheran Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies