Unification Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
30 Seminary DriveBarrytown, NY 12507
USA
Main Tel: (845) 752-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Unification Theological Seminary is located in Barrytown, New York. The seminary's founder is Rev. Sun Myung Moon and is abbreviated as UTS. The institute opened on September 20, 1975. The seminary confers master's as well as doctoral degrees to students. Some of the degree programs include religious education, divinity, and ministry. UTS also offer distance learning courses and continuing education to students. Moreover, UTS provides field education opportunities to students during summer and winter holidays. The campus covers an area of 250 acres.
Unification Theological Seminary is home to several organizations like New Ecumenical Research Association, International Religious Foundation, and Religious Youth Service. The seminary attracts thousands of international students. UTS offers financial aid to eligible students. The seminary also publishes an online student-run newsletter, ‘The Messenger'.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Other Religion religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- 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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Unification 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 Unification Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 2 | Emmanuel School of Religion | Johnson City, TN | 133 |
| 3 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | 382 |
| 4 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 5 | Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Columbia, SC | 146 |
| 6 | Nashotah House | Nashotah, WI | 107 |
| 7 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 8 | Wesley College | Florence, MS | 140 |
| 9 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park, MI | 82 |
| 10 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 32 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 173 in 2009-2010 (81 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 72% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 28%.
About 77% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Unification Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 302 of its 81 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Unification Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies