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Lancaster Theological Seminary

Overview of Lancaster Theological Seminary

Lancaster Theological Seminary can be found in Lancaster, PA (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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Lancaster Theological Seminary are in religion and philosophy.

Lancaster Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

In 2007, 150 students were enrolled in Lancaster Theological Seminary. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lancaster Theological Seminary

Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 W James St
Lancaster, PA 17603-2897
General Phone: (717) 393-0654
http://www.lancasterseminary.edu

Lancaster Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy33ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree231
Master's degree71
Doctor's degree31

Student Body

In 2007, Lancaster Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 150 students (124 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate35%
First Professional65%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black13%
Hispanic1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-243%
25-299%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4933%
50-6435%
65+1%

Lancaster Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Lancaster Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 30 of its 124 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Lancaster Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 8,664

Financial Aid:
Lancaster Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328600)

Lancaster Theological Seminary Faculty

Lancaster Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured53
Non-tenured, but on tenure track01
Non-tenured and not on tenure track20

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$66,5311*
Associate professorcalendar year2*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$63,4454$59,743

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

Lancaster Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Lancaster Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lancaster Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Lancaster Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Lancaster Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Lancaster Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Lancaster Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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