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Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia is in a large city, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia, in 2005, had 312 students (214 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Dorm living is common. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (215) 248-6304
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 248-6301
http://www.ltsp.edu
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 74 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, pre-ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 48 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 312 students (214 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 69% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 31% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia offers campus housing for 72 of its 214 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 248-6304
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,555 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,845 |
Financial Aid:
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 248-6301
Lutheran Theological Seminary At Philadelphia 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 | 6 | $63,496 | 4 | $63,567 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $56,839 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $59,439 | 6 | $59,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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