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The main campus of Memphis Theological Seminary is in Memphis, TN (a large city). The school is a Cumberland Presbyterian institution. Memphis Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Memphis Theological Seminary students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
Memphis Theological Seminary offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 278 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Memphis Theological Seminary.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Memphis Theological Seminary, an ecumenical Protestant seminary serving the mid-South region, is committed to providing theological education for church leaders throughout the world. The seminary is an insitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. As a Christian seminary, we seek to cultivate a love for scholarship, piety, and justice. Intentionaaly, we foster ecumenical cooperation, support the full minisrty of women and men of all races and cultures, and provide resources for the church's life and witness."
More complete details are provided below.
Memphis Theological Seminary
168 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104-4395
General Phone: (901) 334-5800
http://www.memphisseminary.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 74 | ministry, religion, theological and ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Memphis Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 54 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Memphis Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 278 students (106 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 71% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 27% |
| 50-64 | 36% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Memphis Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 40 of its 106 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 672 |
Financial Aid:
Memphis Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1052900)
Memphis Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $65,153 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $57,209 | 5 | $56,389 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Memphis Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation Career counseling Student employment services On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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