Students attend Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, a large city. The school is proud of its Church of the Nazarene status. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Nazarene Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Nazarene Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 326 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Nazarene Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Nazarene Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, is to prepare women and men to be faithful and effective ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to offer itself as a theological resource in service to the Church of the Nazarene, its sponsoring denomination, and the wider Christian Church."
More complete details are provided below.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
1700 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131-1246
http://www.nts.edu
Nazarene Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 100 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, religious education, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 44 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, Nazarene Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 326 students (268 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 38% |
| First Professional | 62% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Nazarene Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249400)
Nazarene Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $66,132 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $64,626 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nazarene Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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