Westminster Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
2960 W Church RdGlenside, PA 19038
USA
Main Tel: (215) 887-5511
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Other Protestant religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- 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.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Westminster 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 Westminster Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC | 91 |
| 2 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 3 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 4 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 5 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 6 | Hood Theological Seminary | Salisbury, NC | 248 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 8 | Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 470 |
| 9 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 10 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 52 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 47 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 23 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 10 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 727 in 2009-2010 (500 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 62% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 38%.
Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 36% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Westminster Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 14 of its 500 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Westminster Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies