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Calvin Theological Seminary

Overview of Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary is found in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Calvin Theological Seminary is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 305 in 2007 at the school. A very high share of students at Calvin Theological Seminary are male.

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
http://www.calvinseminary.edu

Calvin Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy65theology, ministry, religious education, missionary studies, philosophy and religious studies, theology and religious vocations

Number of programs and degrees for Calvin Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree434
First-professional degree211
Doctor's degree11

Student Body

In 2007, Calvin Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 305 students (265 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate51%
First Professional49%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White62%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian5%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)29%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-2417%
25-2926%
30-3425%
35-3915%
40-4914%
50-643%

Calvin Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Calvin Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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

Calvin Theological Seminary Faculty

Calvin Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured130
Non-tenured, but on tenure track41

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$80,8580*
Associate professoracademic year6$72,9100*
Assistant professoracademic year0*1*
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year18$77,7991*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Calvin Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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

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 5%Calvin Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Calvin Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Calvin Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Calvin Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Christian Reformed Church affiliation
Tenure system for quality teaching

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