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Asbury Theological Seminary, located in Wilmore, Kentucky, was established in 1923 by H. C. Morrison. The college, which offers master’s and doctoral degree programs in religion, also provides practical education related to ministry services. Students have over 15 study programs from which to choose.
Asbury Theological Seminary offers deserving students financial aid in the form of scholarships such as the Presidential Scholarships, the Dr. J. Ellsworth Kallas Pastoral Scholarships, the Dean’s Scholarships and the Trustee International Scholarships. Notable alumni of the college include Ted Strickland, present Governor of Ohio; James W. Holsinger, nominated United States Surgeon General; and Jacob DeShazer, a member of the Doolittle Raid during World War II.
Students attend Asbury in Wilmore, KY, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its Interdenominational status. Asbury is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Asbury is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Asbury has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,603 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Asbury are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Asbury offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Asbury Theological Seminary
204 N Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390-1199
General Phone: (859) 858-3581
http://www.asburyseminary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 301 | ministry, theology, missionary studies, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, religious education, youth ministry, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | counseling psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Asbury in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 164 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 92 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 52 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Asbury had a total enrollment of 1,603 students (1,152 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 50% |
| First Professional | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Asbury offers campus housing for 146 of its 1,152 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmore, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 1,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,460 |
Financial Aid:
Asbury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195300)
Asbury has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $73,568 | 3 | $74,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $65,639 | 6 | $62,838 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $54,511 | 3 | $53,172 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $68,557 | 12 | $63,448 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Asbury Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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