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Eden Theological Seminary

Overview of Eden Theological Seminary

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.

Areas of Study

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

Eden Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Faculty

Eden Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 213 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at Eden Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Eden Theological Seminary

Eden Theological Seminary
475 E Lockwood Ave
Webster Grove, MO 63119-3192
General Phone: (314) 918-2620
http://www.eden.edu

Eden Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy55ministry, pastoral counseling, theology

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree401
Master's degree102
Doctor's degree51

Student Body

In 2007, Eden Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 213 students (166 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate33%
First Professional67%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black15%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-210%
22-2411%
25-299%
30-348%
35-3910%
40-4925%
50-6430%
65+3%

Eden Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Eden Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 80 of its 166 (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.

Eden Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Eden Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246200)

Eden Theological Seminary Faculty

Eden Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured62
Non-tenured and not on tenure track10

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$69,6970*
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
No academic rankcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$67,3172*

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

Eden Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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

Eden Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Eden Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Eden Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Eden Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Eden Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Eden Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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