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Fuller Theological Seminary In California, California

Overview of Fuller Theological Seminary In California

Fuller Theological Seminary In California is found in Pasadena, California. Pasadena is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Multiple Protestant Denomination identity. Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.

Areas of Study

Fuller Theological Seminary In California has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Selectivity

Admission to Fuller Theological Seminary In California is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Fuller Theological Seminary In California is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,010 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Fuller Theological Seminary In California are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"PURPOSE: Fuller Theological Seminary, embraccing the Schools of Theology, Psychology, and Intercultural Studies, is an evangelical, multidenominational, international and multiethnic community dedicated to the equipping of men and women for the manifold ministries of Christ and his Church. Under the authority of Scripture it seeks to fulfill its commitment to ministry through graduate education, professional development and spiritual formation. In all of its activities, including intruction, nurture, worship, service, research, and publication, Fuller Theological Seminary strives for excellence in the service fo Jesus Christ, under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit, to the glory of the Father. THE MISSION BEYOND THE MISION: (outline) Prologue Imperative One: Go and make disciples Imperative Two: Call the church of Christ to renewal Imperative Three: Work for the moral health of society Imperative Four: Seek peace and justice in the world Imperative Five: Uphold the truth of God's revelation Epilogue"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Fuller Theological Seminary In California

Fuller Theological Seminary In California
135 N Oakland Ave
Pasadena, CA 91182
General Phone: (626) 584-5200
Admissions Phone: (626) 584-5400
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 584-5421
http://www.fuller.edu

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Programs and Degrees (2005)

Fuller Theological Seminary In California awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy393theology, ministry, missionary studies
Therapy And Counseling94marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology

Number of programs and degrees for Fuller Theological Seminary In California in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree2234
Doctor's degree1394
First-professional degree1171
Post-master's certificate82

Student Body

In 2005, Fuller Theological Seminary In California had a total enrollment of 3,010 students (1,893 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate75%
First Professional25%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White53%
Black5%
Hispanic4%
Asian18%
American Indian0%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)16%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-210%
22-2415%
25-2922%
30-3416%
35-3912%
40-4923%
50-6412%
65+0%

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Room and Board (2005)

Fuller Theological Seminary In California offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,893 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Faculty

Fuller Theological Seminary In California 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 year25$73,1915$65,212
Associate professoracademic year9$60,5144$61,053
Assistant professoracademic year1*4$52,569
All faculty totalacademic year35$69,39913$60,042

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

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Theology/Theological Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Fuller Theological Seminary In California Apart:

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% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Fuller Theological Seminary In California % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
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Top 9%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
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Top 12%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Fuller Theological Seminary In California % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Fuller Theological Seminary In California % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Multiple Protestant Denomination affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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