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.
The most common major fields study at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia include religion and philosophy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 302 students (200 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia.
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.
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia
7301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794
General Phone: (215) 248-4616
http://www.ltsp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 75 | theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 26 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 20 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 302 students (200 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 82% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 29% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia offers campus housing for 80 of its 200 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 5,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,230 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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