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.
Calvin Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
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.
Students numbered 305 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Calvin Theological Seminary are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Calvin Theological Seminary
3233 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4387
General Phone: (616) 957-6036
http://www.calvinseminary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 94 | theology, ministry, missionary studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Calvin Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 94 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Calvin Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 305 students (231 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 29% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 25% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Calvin Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224200)
Calvin Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 13 | $84,384 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $77,340 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $82,376 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Calvin Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Reformed Church affiliation
Tenure system for quality teaching
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