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Christian Theological Seminary

Overview of Christian Theological Seminary

Christian Theological Seminary is found in Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) identity. Christian 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

Christian Theological Seminary is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.

Christian Theological Seminary Selectivity

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

Faculty

Christian 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

Students numbered 304 in 2007 at Christian Theological Seminary. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Christian Theological Seminary

Christian Theological Seminary
1000 W 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3301
General Phone: (317) 924-1331
http://www.cts.edu

Christian Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy38ministry, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, religious education, religious music
Therapy And Counseling9counseling psychology

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree261
Master's degree175
Doctor's degree42

Student Body

In 2007, Christian Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 304 students (239 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate52%
First Professional48%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black24%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-191%
20-212%
22-249%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-3910%
40-4926%
50-6427%
65+2%

Christian Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Christian Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 72 of its 239 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Christian Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 2,475

Financial Aid:
Christian Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178900)

Christian Theological Seminary Faculty

Christian Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured74
Non-tenured, but on tenure track33
Non-tenured and not on tenure track01

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$75,1061*
Associate professoracademic year1*3$61,789
Assistant professoracademic year3$51,7004$55,382
All faculty totalacademic year10$66,8038$59,996

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

Christian Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology

Christian Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Christian Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Christian Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Christian Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Christian Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Christian Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Christian Theological Seminary % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Christian Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Christian Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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