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Wartburg Theological Seminary

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.

Campus Location

333 Wartburg Pl
Dubuque, IA 52003-7797
USA
Main Tel: (563) 589-0200
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Wartburg Theological Seminary Highlights

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

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

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
First-professional degree391
Master141

Students

The student enrollment at Wartburg Theological Seminary was 184 in 2007 (166 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 33% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 67%.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
Room$ 2,250
Board$ 1,100

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  12
Without tenure; working toward tenure  5
Without tenure; tenure not available  3

Housing and Meals

Wartburg Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 44 of its 166 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (53 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Theology and Religious Vocations

Related Iowa School Links

List of Iowa colleges

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