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Fuller Theological Seminary In California

Fuller Theological Seminary In California

Fuller Theological Seminary is located in Pasadena, California, United States. It was established in the year 1947 by Charles E. Fuller, a popular radio evangelist, Carl F. H. Henry, Harold Ockenga, pastor of Boston’s Park Street Church, Harold Lindsell, and Wilbur Moorehead Smith. It is the largest, multi-denominational seminary in the world. The seminary is divided into the following three schools:

  • School of Intercultural Studies
  • School of Psychology
  • School of Theology

Fuller Theological Seminary has many alumni including James White, director of Alpha and Omega ministries; Joon Gon Kim, founder of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ; and Robert Grant, founder of the Christian Voice organization.

Overview of Fuller Theological Seminary In California

Fuller Theological Seminary In California is found in Pasadena, CA. 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 3,024 in 2007 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.

Student Life

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

The school reports its educational mission is:
"PURPOSE: Fuller Theological Seminary, embracing 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) 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"

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
http://www.fuller.edu

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy546theology, ministry, missionary studies
Therapy And Counseling133clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Fuller Theological Seminary In California in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree3724
First-professional degree1501
Doctor's degree1464
Post-master's certificate112

Student Body

In 2007, Fuller Theological Seminary In California had a total enrollment of 3,024 students (1,840 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate76%
First Professional24%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian8%
American Indian0%
Unknown21%
(Foreign Students)22%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-210%
22-2412%
25-2929%
30-3415%
35-3913%
40-4918%
50-6413%
65+0%

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Room and Board (2007)

Fuller Theological Seminary In California offers campus housing for 620 of its 1,840 (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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 830

Financial Aid:
Fuller Theological Seminary In California participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120000)

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Faculty

Fuller Theological Seminary In California has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2911
Non-tenured, but on tenure track68
Non-tenured and not on tenure track21

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year24$77,0606$71,080
Associate professoracademic year12$67,8618$61,027
Assistant professoracademic year1*6$55,214
All faculty totalacademic year37$73,40920$62,299

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

Fuller Theological Seminary In California Degree Programs (2007)

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:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Fuller Theological Seminary In California % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
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
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Fuller Theological Seminary In California % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Fuller Theological Seminary In California Minority % of student body
% 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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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