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Columbia Theological Seminary is in Decatur, Georgia. Decatur is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Columbia Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Columbia Theological Seminary include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 315 students study at Columbia Theological Seminary (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Columbia Theological Seminary makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Columbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a community of theological inquiry and formation for ministry in the service of the Church of Jesus Christ."
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia Theological Seminary
701 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30030
General Phone: (404) 378-8821
http://WWW.CTSNET.EDU
Columbia Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 90 | ministry, theology, pastoral counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 47 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 30 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Columbia Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 315 students (281 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Columbia Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 131 of its 281 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,147 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,178 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156000)
Columbia 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 | calendar year | 6 | $67,870 | 3 | $65,057 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $59,765 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,668 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $61,682 | 9 | $53,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia 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 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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