United Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
4501 Denlinger Rd.Dayton, OH 45426-2308
USA
Main Tel: 93800000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The United Theological Seminary, located in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the 13 official seminaries of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Milton Wright established the seminary in 1869. It confers master’s and doctoral degrees in programs such as divinity, liturgical ministries and theological studies, among others. The institute also offers distance courses and hybrid classes, a combination of online courses and traditional face-to-face instruction.
The United Theological Seminary is home to a number of on-campus student organizations, including the Contagious Athanasius Theological Society and the Order of St. Luke, among others. The school offers several financial support services to its students, along with providing employment opportunities to its qualified students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- 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:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to United 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 | Kenrick Glennon Seminary | Saint Louis, MO | 119 |
| 4 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park, MI | 82 |
| 5 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 6 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | 382 |
| 7 | California Christian College | Fresno, CA | 25 |
| 8 | Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary | Fresno, CA | 144 |
| 9 | New Life Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 85 |
| 10 | Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Columbia, SC | 146 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 27 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 24 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 228 in 2009-2010 (87 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 5% of the student body. About 62% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
United Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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