Washington Theological Union
Location and Contact Information
6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
USA
Main Tel: (202) 726-8800
Web Site
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Overview
Washington Theological Union, or WTU, is a Roman Catholic, private graduate institute of theology and ministry. Established in 1968, it is situated in Washington, DC. Immediately after its incorporation, WTC became a leading Roman Catholic institute of theology within the country. In 1996, WTU moved to a new building in the Takoma Park region of Washington, DC. The institute offers several graduate degrees including the Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, and Master of Divinity. It also provides various other certificate programs.
Washington Theological Union has an active student life. The students have the opportunity to socialize among themselves and participate in various events and activities. Many students of WTU have gone on to become famous and include Greg Jakubowicz, chief operating officer for Washington; Paul Henson, principal of Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino; and Greg Brown, parochial vicar at St. Cecilia Parish in Rochester.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Washington Theological Union:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 2 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 4 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 5 | Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin, TX | 59 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 7 | Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA | 358 |
| 8 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 9 | Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | Richmond, VA | 344 |
| 10 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 35 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 252 in 2009-2010 (94 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 63% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Washington Theological Union provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 94 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Washington Theological Union offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Theology/Theological Studies
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