Westminster Theological Seminary In California
Location and Contact Information
1725 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
USA
Main Tel: (760) 480-8474
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Westminster Theological Seminary in California is a private institute. Westminster Theological Seminary was founded in the year 1929. The California campus of Westminster Theological Seminary became an independent institute in 1982, and was renamed Westminster Seminary California, which is often abbreviated as WSC. The institute is located in Escondido, California. The campus offers Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees to the students.
Westminster Seminary California hosts a number of active groups and organizations. The students participate in several campus activities all through the year. The campus offers various types of financial assistance to the students. Some of them include Stafford and PLUS Federal Loans; International/Missions Scholarships; and Merit Scholarships. The institute's library subscribes to over 260 magazines.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Westminster Theological Seminary In California 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 In California:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel Seminary of the East | Willow Grove, PA | 115 |
| 2 | Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary | Crestwood, NY | 88 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart School of Theology | Franklin, WI | 120 |
| 4 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg | Gettysburg, PA | 176 |
| 5 | Northeastern Seminary | Rochester, NY | 112 |
| 6 | Western Theological Seminary | Holland, MI | 230 |
| 7 | Louisville Bible College | Louisville, KY | |
| 8 | Huntsville Bible College | Huntsville, AL | 64 |
| 9 | Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | 73 |
| 10 | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | Berkeley, CA | 148 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 32 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 6 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 129 in 2009-2010 (132 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 24% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Westminster Theological Seminary In California offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies