Eden Theological Seminary is located in Webster Grove, MO (a large suburb). The school is a United Church of Christ school. Eden Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Eden Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school does not offer open admission.
Eden Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 213 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Eden Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eden Theoligical Seminary is called by Jesus Christ to be a school of the church. Eden is called to strengthen and support the life and mission of the church by educating pastors and teachers, enlivening critical reflection on faith, and encouraging Christian discipleship."
More complete details are provided below.
Eden Theological Seminary
475 E Lockwood Ave
Webster Grove, MO 63119-3192
General Phone: (314) 918-2620
http://www.eden.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 36 | ministry, theology, pastoral counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Eden Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 27 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Eden Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 213 students (40 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 38% |
| First Professional | 62% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 30% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Eden Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 68 of its 40 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Webster Groves, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
Financial Aid:
Eden Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246200)
Eden Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 4 | $71,174 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $56,423 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $68,939 | 4 | $57,318 |
*: 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 Eden Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation
Career counseling
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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