Wesley Biblical Seminary
Location and Contact Information
787 E. Northside DriveJackson, MS 39286
USA
Main Tel: (601) 366-8880
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Wesley Biblical Seminary is located in Jackson, Mississippi. It was established in 1974 and started offering courses in July of 1975. It is a private, non-profit educational institute offering graduate level courses based on the theological studies of Christianity. The Wesley Biblical Seminary provides Masters of Divinity and Masters of Arts degree programs. Students can choose from courses in evangelism, pastoral ministry, biblical literature and Christian studies. Online distance programs are also available.
The Wesley Biblical Seminary offers grants and educational loans to its eligible students. Placement assistance is also provided to graduating students. Seminars and chapel services are also arranged from time to time. The seminary offers on-campus housing.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- 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:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Wesley Biblical 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 Wesley Biblical Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 2 | Nashotah House | Nashotah, WI | 107 |
| 3 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 4 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 5 | Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook | Wynnewood, PA | 243 |
| 6 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 7 | Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | 88 |
| 8 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 9 | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 69 |
| 10 | Byzantine Catholic Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 13 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 17 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 127 in 2009-2010 (14 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 20% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 80%.
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 34% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Wesley Biblical Seminary provides on-campus housing for 48 of its 14 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Wesley Biblical 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
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies