The campus of Chicago Theological Seminary is in Chicago, Illinois, which is a large city. Its United Church of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Chicago Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Chicago Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Chicago Theological Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Chicago Theological Seminary had 220 students enrolled (136 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Chicago Theological Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Chicago Theological Seminary
5757 University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
General Phone: (773) 752-5757
Admissions Phone: (773) 322-0229
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 322-0213
http://www.ctschicago.edu
Chicago Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | ministry, pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Chicago Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 18 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 15 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Chicago Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 220 students (136 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 59% |
| First Professional | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 33% |
| 50-64 | 31% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Chicago Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 51 of its 136 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 322-0229
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 8,376 |
Financial Aid:
Chicago Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 322-0213
Chicago Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $62,289 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $48,960 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $57,953 | 3 | $56,787 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chicago Theological 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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