Byzantine Catholic Seminary is in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a large city. The school is classified as a Other Religion college. Byzantine Catholic Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Byzantine Catholic Seminary tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to Byzantine Catholic Seminary are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 10 students study at Byzantine Catholic Seminary (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Byzantine Catholic Seminary is essentially a male school.
The school offers a real campus feel. Byzantine Catholic Seminary makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius responds to the evangelical mission of Jesus Christ. Its primary purpose is the spiritual, intellectual, pastoral and personal formation of candidates for ordained ministry in the Byzantine Catholic Church. It also serves as a center of learning for the Byzantine Catholic Churches in North America.
As the only free standing, English speaking, Byzantine Catholic Theological Seminary in North America, this center of learning embraces those seeking academic and pastoral formation to serve as deacons, theologians, catechists, and cantors. The Seminary also seeks to make graduate level theological studies in the Byzantine Catholic tradition available to those interested in teaching, research and advanced study. The Seminary likewise supports other educational and formational programs to serve Byzantine Catholic Churches and the wider community."
More complete details are provided below.
Byzantine Catholic Seminary
3605 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
General Phone: (412) 321-7550
http://www.byzcathsem.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Byzantine Catholic Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Byzantine Catholic Seminary had a total enrollment of 10 students (8 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 30% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 10% |
Byzantine Catholic Seminary offers campus housing for 30 of its 8 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 11 meals per week.
Financial Aid:
Byzantine Catholic Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is -2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $21,200 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $21,200 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Byzantine Catholic Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Other Religion affiliation
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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