United Theological Seminary

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.

United Theological Seminary Highlights

Where United Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at United Theological Seminary was 248 in 2007 (233 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 66% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 34%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: United Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.