Trinity School For Ministry
Location and Contact Information
311 Eleventh StAmbridge, PA 15003-2397
USA
Main Tel: (724) 266-3838
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Trinity School for Ministry (previously named Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry), situated in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, was originally established in 1976 and came to be known by its current name in 2007. Commonly abbreviated as TSM, the college offers prospective clergy with education on religious principles and offers students with programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees as well as diplomas. Courses offered at TSM include mission, religion, divinity, Anglican studies and Christian ministry. TSM offers distance learning facilities in the form of online classes for outstation students.
TSM offers a number of financial aid programs. The students can take advantage of scholarship programs such as the Trinity Scholarship, the DuBose Scholarship and the Church Training and Deaconess House Scholarship. The list of notable faculty and alumni at TSM include people like Ann B. Davis, former actress; John Rodgers, one of the first bishops of the Anglican Mission in America; and Mark J. Lawrence, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- 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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Trinity School For Ministry 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 School For Ministry:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 2 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
| 3 | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | Berkeley, CA | 148 |
| 4 | Southeastern Bible College | Birmingham, AL | 200 |
| 5 | Boise Bible College | Boise, ID | 170 |
| 6 | St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry | Rochester, NY | 124 |
| 7 | Northeastern Seminary | Rochester, NY | 112 |
| 8 | United Theological Seminary | Dayton, OH | 228 |
| 9 | Baptist University of the Americas | San Antonio, TX | 175 |
| 10 | Westminster Theological Seminary in California | Escondido, CA | 129 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 17 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 149 in 2009-2010 (143 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 51% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Trinity School For Ministry offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies