Union Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
3041 BroadwayNew York, NY 10027-5792
USA
Main Tel: (212) 662-7100
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (UTS) is a coeducational Christian seminary situated in Manhattan between Broadway and Claremont Avenue. Established in 1836 under the Presbyterian Church, the school confers Masters of Sacred Theology, Masters of Divinity, Masters of Arts, Doctorates of Philosophy, Doctorates of Theology, and also provides joint degree programs with the Columbia University.
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York hosts several clubs and organizations including The Beatitudes Society, The Black Women's Caucus, The Crowd of Unknowing, and The Ecology Caucus. The school is home to the Burke Theological Library that contains over 700 thousand periodicals, volumes, scores, rare historic materials and manuscripts. Some of the notable alumni of UTS are Frederick Buechner, writer; Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German Lutheran theologian; and David Dellinger, renowned American peace activist.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Union Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Union Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley, CA | 198 |
| 2 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 3 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 362 |
| 4 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 5 | Brite Divinity School | Forth Worth, TX | 241 |
| 6 | Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | Richmond, VA | 344 |
| 7 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
| 8 | Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington, DC | 447 |
| 9 | Columbia Theological Seminary | Decatur, GA | 419 |
| 10 | Christian Theological Seminary | Indianapolis, IN | 253 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 60 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 7 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 245 in 2009-2010 (224 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 15% of the student body. About 27% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Union Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 173 of its 224 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Union Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies