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The Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, or GCTS, was established in 1969 when The Conwell School of Theology and the Gordon Divinity School merged. The main campus of this conservative Christian seminary, located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, covers more than 115 acres. The institute also operates campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, Florida, Boston, and Jacksonville.
The Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary awards more than 15 master’s and doctoral level degrees in theology, divinity, and ministry. The Hamilton campus offers three-year full-time residential programs and distance education courses. A program called CUME is offered through part-time night and weekend classes.
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary has an active athletics department and the campus provides facilities such as a gymnasium, racquetball courts, and weight rooms. GCTS also supports a number of student-run clubs and organizations.
Gordon Conwell can be found in South Hamilton, MA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Gordon Conwell.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Gordon Conwell are in religion and philosophy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way Gordon Conwell works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,134 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Gordon Conwell, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Gordon Conwell offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
130 Essex St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
General Phone: (978) 468-7111
http://www.gordonconwell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 434 | theological and ministerial studies, ministry, religious education, pastoral counseling, theology, missionary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon Conwell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 189 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 137 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 108 | 1 |
In 2007, Gordon Conwell had a total enrollment of 2,134 students (1,373 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 62% |
| First Professional | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Gordon Conwell offers campus housing for 366 of its 1,373 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamilton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 12 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,702 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gordon Conwell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 974700)
Gordon Conwell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $84,911 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $72,153 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $80,183 | 5 | $69,827 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gordon Conwell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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