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The main campus of Bangor Theological is in Bangor, ME (a small city). The school is a United Church of Christ institution. Bangor Theological is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Bangor Theological students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Bangor Theological had 140 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bangor Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary in the Congregational tradition of the United Church of Christ.
It is committed to equip men and women for the work of Christian ministries, serve as an intellectual center for the continuing sustenance and transformation of the church and the world, provide for the study of religion, and embody a public ministry within the local communities of Northern New England."
More complete details are provided below.
Bangor Theological Seminary
Two College Circle
Bangor, ME 04402-0411
http://www.BTS.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | theology, ministry |
Number of programs and degrees for Bangor Theological in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 8 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Bangor Theological had a total enrollment of 140 students (85 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 12% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| First Professional | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 31% |
| 50-64 | 47% |
| 65+ | 6% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bangor, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Bangor Theological participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203500)
Bangor Theological has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $56,786 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $56,729 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bangor Theological Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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