United Theological Seminary Of The Twin Cities

Location and Contact Information

3000 Fifth St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112-2598
USA
Main Tel: (651) 633-4311
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, established in 1960, was formed by the merger of the Mission House Seminary of Plymouth, Wisconsin, and the Yankton School of Theology, which was located in Yankton, South Dakota. This ecumenical graduate school is a part of the United Church of Christ. Located in New Brighton, Minnesota, itis also referred to as UTS. The institute, which grants degrees at the master's and doctorate levels, offers programs in divinity, religious leadership, and theological studies.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities provides financial assistance programs to qualified students, including need-based aid, Federal loans, and merit-based aid. A limited number of scholarships are also available.

The Bigelow Chapel, which was constructed in 2004 as an addition to the UTS campus, won the Institute Honor Awards for Architecture in 2006. The American Institute of Architects Minnesota granted the chapel the Honor Award in 2004.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
  • Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

United Theological Seminary Of The Twin Cities participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Master253
Postbaccalaureate certificate11
Post-master's certificate12
Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) 1

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  6
Without tenure; working toward tenure  2

Students

Student enrollment was 181 in 2009-2010 (103 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 72% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

United Theological Seminary Of The Twin Cities provides on-campus housing for 21 of its 103 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

United Theological Seminary Of The Twin Cities offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (27 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies