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Memphis Theological Seminary

Overview of Memphis Theological Seminary

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.

Areas of Study

Memphis Theological Seminary students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.

Memphis Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

Memphis Theological Seminary offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Memphis Theological Seminary

Memphis Theological Seminary
168 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104-4395
General Phone: (901) 334-5800
http://www.memphisseminary.edu/

Memphis Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy74ministry, religion, theological and ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Memphis Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree541
Master's degree141
Doctor's degree61

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Memphis Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 278 students (106 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate29%
First Professional71%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White48%
Black50%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-243%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-3915%
40-4927%
50-6436%
65+3%

Memphis Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

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.

Memphis Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Memphis Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$65,1532*
Associate professoracademic year2*2*
Assistant professoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year7$57,2095$56,389

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Memphis Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

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Memphis Theological Seminary Highlights

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What Sets Memphis Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Memphis Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Memphis Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Memphis Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Memphis Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Memphis Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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