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Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia

Overview of Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia is in a large city, in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia include religion and philosophy.

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 302 students (209 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia.

Student Life

Dorm living is common. Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, a school of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is committed to preparing ordained and lay ministers of the Word as leaders for the mission of the Church in the world. This seminary, a community centered in the gospel, assists persons: 1) To understand more fully the triune God revealed in Jesus Christ; 2) To grow in the trust of God within the Christian community by the power of the Holy Spirit; and 3) To articulate the content of the faith and to witness to the gospel in word and deed."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia
7301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794
General Phone: (215) 248-4616
http://www.ltsp.edu

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy72ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree441
Doctor's degree151
Master's degree102
Postbaccalaureate certificate32

Student Body

In 2007, Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 302 students (209 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate43%
First Professional57%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black20%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-2410%
25-2918%
30-348%
35-398%
40-4924%
50-6429%
65+3%

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Room and Board (2007)

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia offers campus housing for 72 of its 209 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 4,904
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,075

Financial Aid:
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329200)

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Faculty

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured103
Non-tenured, but on tenure track10
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Degree Programs (2007)

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

Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Apart:

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% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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