McCormick is in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a large city. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. McCormick is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at McCormick include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 251 students study at McCormick (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at McCormick are in their forties, or even older.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We are a community of learning and teaching,
challenged by the Holy Spirit and
grounded in God's transforming love for the world in Jesus Christ.
We are called to nurture the gifts of women and men
for faithful Christian ministry and leadership
through rigorous academic study, practical experience and spiritual formation.
A seminary of the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 1829
and a progressive leader within the Reformed tradition,
we are committed to institutional life, scholarship and ministry that are ecumenical, urban and cross-cultural.
Our goals are that McCormick Theological Seminary will
Be a recognized leader in theological education for a distinctive model of collaborative teaching and learning that is Reformed, ecumenical and cross-cultural.
Create a culture of relationships in which mutual accountability, responsibility and respect characterize all seminary communications and operations.
Develop technological resources that support the seminary's teaching and learning goals and are fully integrated into all aspects of the seminary's work.
Provide financial resources sufficient to support our mission, goals and programs.
Develop and maintain institutional partnerships, locally and globally, that draw upon the strengths and capabilities of all the partners.
Be a community in which the presence of God is welcomed and named in worship and all aspects of our work and life together.
Provide leadership for the PC(USA) as we articulate our understanding of the Reformed tradition that is progressive theologically: inclusive, diverse, cross-cultural and ecumenical in both thought and practice."
More complete details are provided below.
McCormick Theological Seminary
5460 S. University
Chicago, IL 60615
General Phone: (773) 947-6300
http://www.mccormick.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 85 | pastoral counseling, ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for McCormick in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 36 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 31 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, McCormick had a total enrollment of 251 students (158 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 49% |
| First Professional | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 24% |
| 65+ | 3% |
McCormick offers campus housing for 75 of its 158 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,555 |
Financial Aid:
McCormick participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 172100)
McCormick has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $78,023 | 4 | $82,803 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $75,928 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,764 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $75,248 | 9 | $72,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McCormick Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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