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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, NOBTS, is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and was established in 1917 as the Baptist Bible Institute. NOBTS offers Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degrees in ministry. Students are also offered certificates and diplomas in children’s ministry. Distant students can opt for online certificate programs. NOBTS provides education through the following 5 academic divisions:
The seminary recommends the Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan as financial aid for its students. The students participate in organizations like the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the International Student Fellowship, the Student Theological Fellowship, and United Chaplains Ministry.
Students attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Southern Baptist status. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,036 students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are male.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries."
More complete details are provided below.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
3939 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
General Phone: (504) 282-4455
http://www.nobts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 352 | ministry, Christian studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, religious music, missionary studies, theology, bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 159 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 82 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 53 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 27 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 17 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,036 students (1,517 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 28% |
| Part-Time | 72% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 290 of its 1,517 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 257 | 256 | 100% | 227 | 89% |
| Men | 174 | 174 | 100% | 149 | 86% |
| Women | 83 | 82 | 99% | 78 | 95% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,770 |
| Room and board | $ 1,890 |
| Room charge | $ 1,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 200 |
Financial Aid:
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201900)
New Orleans Baptist 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 | calendar year | 24 | $61,700 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $54,221 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $52,415 | 6 | $44,687 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $58,280 | 10 | $43,647 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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