Willow Grove, PA is home to Bethel Seminary. Willow Grove is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. Bethel Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Bethel Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Bethel Seminary has 90 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Bethel Seminary are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethel Seminary Of The East
2325 Maryland Road, Suite 225
Willow Grove, PA 19090
General Phone: (215) 659-1000
http://www.bethel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | ministry, theology and religious vocations, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethel Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 3 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bethel Seminary had a total enrollment of 90 students (48 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 52% |
| First Professional | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 36% |
| 50-64 | 39% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Bethel Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 009058A1)
Bethel Seminary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $68,815 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $68,815 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethel Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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