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Calvin Theological Seminary, Michigan

Overview of Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary is found in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christian Reformed Church identity. Calvin Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.

Areas of Study

Calvin Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Calvin Theological Seminary Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

Calvin Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 321 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Calvin Theological Seminary are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Calvin Theological Seminary exists to serve the Christian Reformed Church in North America and wider constituencies by preparing persons for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word and by offering Reformed theological scholarship and counsel."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary
3233 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4387
General Phone: (616) 957-6036
Admissions Phone: (616) 957-6028
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 957-7035
http://www.calvinseminary.edu

Calvin Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2005)

Calvin Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy67theology, ministry, religious education, philosophy and religious studies, missionary studies

Number of programs and degrees for Calvin Theological Seminary in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree383
First-professional degree251
Doctor's degree41

Student Body

In 2005, Calvin Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 321 students (267 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate62%
First Professional38%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White56%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian4%
(Foreign Students)38%

Calvin Theological Seminary Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Calvin Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (616) 957-6028

Calvin Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Calvin Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 957-7035

Calvin Theological Seminary Faculty

Calvin Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Calvin Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies

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Calvin Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Calvin Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Calvin Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Calvin Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Christian Reformed Church affiliation
Tenure system for quality teaching

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