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Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is located in a medium-sized city, in Berkeley, CA. The school is officially a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary often study religion and philosophy.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Students at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary offers classes to 117 students (22 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary develops leaders for the church by: deepening faith in Christ; expanding the heart; challenging the mind; and energizing for mission."
More complete details are provided below.
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
2770 Marin Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708-1597
General Phone: (510) 524-5264
http://www.plts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 14 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 117 students (22 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 70 of its 22 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125400)
Pacific Lutheran 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 | 3 | $66,133 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $60,280 | 4 | $61,236 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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