Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is in a medium-sized city, in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary 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 Southern Seminary 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 Southern Seminary, in 2005, had 180 students (157 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4201 N Main St
Columbia, SC 29203-5898
General Phone: (803) 786-5150
http://www.ltss.edu
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 40 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 28 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary had a total enrollment of 180 students (157 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 76% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 28% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary offers campus housing for 80 of its 157 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,185 |
Financial Aid:
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343700)
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary 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 | 5 | $59,861 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $56,737 | 3 | $56,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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