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Chicago Theological Seminary, Illinois

Overview of Chicago Theological Seminary

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.

Areas of Study

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

Chicago Theological Seminary Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

Chicago Theological Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Chicago Theological Seminary

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

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

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy39ministry, pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion, theology

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Doctor's degree182
First-professional degree151
Master's degree62

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Graduate59%
First Professional41%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White49%
Black35%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
(Foreign Students)14%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
22-245%
25-298%
30-347%
35-3913%
40-4933%
50-6431%
65+3%

Chicago Theological Seminary Room and Board (2005)

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.

Chicago Theological Seminary Faculty

Chicago Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
Associate professoracademic year5$62,2892*
Assistant professoracademic year3$48,9601*
Lectureracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year11$57,9533$56,787

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

Chicago Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies

Chicago Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chicago Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Chicago Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Chicago Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Chicago Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Chicago Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Chicago Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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