Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education

The Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, also known as Union-PSCE, is a theological school located in Richmond, Virginia. Union Seminary was established in 1812 as the theological department of Hampden Sydney College, located near Farmville, Virginia. In 1898, the seminary was relocated to Richmond in Virginia. The school has an additional campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. The institute confers several master’s and doctoral degrees to students in varied fields of study, including theology, philosophy and divinity, among others.

The Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education enrolls a number of international students. The institute offers internship opportunities to its qualified students as well. The institute also offers students with a number of financial support services.

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education Highlights

Where Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education was 370 in 2007 (273 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 52% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 48%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education provides on-campus housing for 121 of its 273 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 5 meals weekly.