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Lancaster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania

Overview of Lancaster Theological Seminary

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.

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 2005, 142 students were enrolled in Lancaster Theological Seminary. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at Lancaster Theological Seminary.

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
Admissions Phone: (717) 290-8741
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 290-8741
http://www.lancasterseminary.edu

Lancaster Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2005)

Lancaster Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy44ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology

Number of programs and degrees for Lancaster Theological Seminary in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree331
Master's degree71
Doctor's degree41

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Graduate37%
First Professional63%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black8%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
22-245%
25-297%
30-345%
35-399%
40-4928%
50-6443%
65+1%

Lancaster Theological Seminary Room and Board (2005)

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.

Lancaster Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (717) 290-8741

Lancaster Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Lancaster Theological Seminary 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
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year4$55,1541*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$55,3393$51,157

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

Lancaster Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2005)

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

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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 10%Lancaster Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%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
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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