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Lancaster Theological Seminary can be found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Church of Christ school. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Lancaster Theological Seminary are in religion and philosophy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at Lancaster Theological Seminary are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 142 students were enrolled in Lancaster Theological Seminary. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Lancaster Theological Seminary.
More complete details are provided below.
Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 W James St
Lancaster, PA 17603-2897
General Phone: (717) 393-0654
Admissions Phone: (717) 290-8741
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 290-8741
http://www.lancasterseminary.edu
Lancaster Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lancaster Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 33 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Lancaster Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 142 students (123 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 63% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 28% |
| 50-64 | 43% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Lancaster Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 69 of its 123 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 290-8741
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 7,857 |
Financial Aid:
Lancaster Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 290-8741
Lancaster Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $55,154 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,339 | 3 | $51,157 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lancaster Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Career counseling Student employment services Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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