Wartburg Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
333 Wartburg PlDubuque, IA 52003-7797
USA
Main Tel: (563) 589-0200
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Wartburg Theological Seminary, established in 1854, is a private Lutheran seminary, located in Dubuque, Iowa. Students are awarded the Master of Arts, Master of Sacred Theology, and Master of Divinity degrees. The academic programs are in the fields of youth, culture and mission, theology, development, and evangelism, as well as diaconal ministry. Wartburg Theological Seminary offers special programs through the following divisions:
- The Center for Theology & Land
- The Center for Youth Ministries
Students of Wartburg Theological Seminary publish a traditional newsletter called the “Life Together”. They are also involved in various clubs and organizations like the Global Concerns Committee, the Youth Activities Committee, the Social Activities Committee, and the Fellowship of Wartburg Spouses.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Wartburg Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wartburg Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church of God Theological Seminary | Cleveland, TN | 208 |
| 2 | Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka | Brooklyn, NY | 108 |
| 3 | Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College | Lawrence, NY | 223 |
| 4 | Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 176 |
| 5 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | South Fallsburgh, NY | 228 |
| 6 | Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | Brooklyn, NY | 323 |
| 7 | Zion Bible College | Haverhill, MA | 247 |
| 8 | Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College | Mount Kisco, NY | 227 |
| 9 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 116 |
| 10 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly, MO | 417 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 38 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 215 in 2009-2010 (235 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 18% of the student body. About 31% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Wartburg Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 44 of its 235 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Wartburg Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Theology and Religious Vocations