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Michigan Theological Seminary

Overview of Michigan Theological Seminary

Michigan Theological Seminary is in Plymouth, MI. Plymouth is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Michigan Theological Seminary issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.

Michigan Theological Seminary Selectivity

Not all applicants to Michigan Theological Seminary are accepted.

Faculty

The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Michigan Theological Seminary are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 183 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at Michigan Theological Seminary are in their forties, or even older. The school is essentially a male school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Michigan Theological Seminary is an institution of higher learning training students to be theologically prepared and spiritually mature leaders who will serve the church community in Michigan and worldwide."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Michigan Theological Seminary

Michigan Theological Seminary
41550 E Ann Arbor Trail
Plymouth, MI 48170
General Phone: (734) 207-9581
http://www.mts.edu

Michigan Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy26theology, religious education, ministry, theological and ministerial studies
Therapy And Counseling4counseling psychology

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree194
Postbaccalaureate certificate51
Bachelor's degree51
Doctor's degree - professional practice11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Michigan Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 183 students (101 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate9%
Graduate91%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black23%
Hispanic1%
Asian10%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-211%
22-243%
25-2917%
30-3416%
35-3915%
40-4925%
50-6422%
65+1%

Michigan Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Plymouth, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Michigan Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

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

Financial Aid:
Michigan Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3135300)

Michigan Theological Seminary Faculty

Michigan 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
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$50,0000*

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

Michigan Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology

Michigan Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Michigan Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Michigan Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Michigan Theological Seminary Male % of student body
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Michigan Theological Seminary % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Michigan Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Michigan Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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