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Students attend Methodist Theological School in Delaware, OH, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Methodist Theological School is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Methodist Theological School is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Methodist Theological School maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 234 students at Methodist Theological School (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Methodist Theological School offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Vision
In response to the grace and call of God in Jesus Christ, Methodist Theological School in Ohio prepares transformational leaders to engage the church and the world in leadership and service. We are a center for rigorous theological inquiry, spiritual formation and professional development that is rooted in the scriptures and traditions of the Christian faith. We are committed to individual wholeness, social justice, inclusiveness, and religious diversity.
Our Purpose
Methodist Theological School in Ohio provides a vibrant learning environment for the preparation of skilled, passionate transformational leaders for churches, religious institutions, emerging faith communities and the wider world. Grounded in our Wesleyan tradition and influenced by our ecumenical commitments, we attend to the theological, spiritual, and vocational formation of a diverse group of students involved in a wide range of pursuits. Expecting active participation in our community of learning, we maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness, teaching how to engage in conversation with the past and with others so that new and faithful perspectives may emerge. We strive for our graduates to demonstrate a deep understanding of the heritage disciplines of religious study, to be highly competent in areas of practical theology, and to show evidence of thoughtful reflection. We take seriously our responsibility for stewardship of the intellectual life of the church and our commitment to a just and sustainable world."
More complete details are provided below.
Methodist Theological School
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015-3211
http://www.mtso.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 56 | ministry, pastoral counseling, religious education, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, religious studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Methodist Theological School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 54 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Methodist Theological School had a total enrollment of 234 students (190 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 88% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 29% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Methodist Theological School offers campus housing for 159 of its 190 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Delaware, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 9 meals per week.
Financial Aid:
Methodist Theological School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307500)
Methodist Theological School has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
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 | calendar year | 3 | $68,333 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $68,333 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | $60,033 | 4 | $62,975 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $55,125 | 7 | $58,236 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Methodist Theological School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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