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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Overview of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

Applicants to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 2,036 students at the school (as of 2007). New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Tuition and Affordability

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 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.

Contacting New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
3939 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
General Phone: (504) 282-4455
http://www.nobts.edu

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy385Christian studies, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religious education, religious music, pastoral counseling, theology, bible studies, ...

Number of programs and degrees for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1032
First-professional degree921
Associate's degree821
Master's degree646
Doctor's degree433
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,036 students (1,382 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate39%
Graduate30%
First Professional32%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown100%

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 260 of its 1,382 (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.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,110
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,110
Room and board$ 1,850
Room charge$ 1,850
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 Faculty

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured282
Non-tenured, but on tenure track196

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year26$58,8832*
Associate professorcalendar year11$52,3270*
Assistant professorcalendar year8$49,5706$45,816
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year47$54,8068$49,109

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Minority % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Male % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 7%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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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