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Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey

Overview of Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton Theological Seminary is located in Princeton, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Princeton Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Princeton 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.

Princeton Theological Seminary Selectivity

Princeton Theological Seminary does not offer open admission.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Princeton Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Princeton Theological Seminary had 734 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Princeton Theological Seminary prepares men and women to serve Jesus Christ in ministries marked by faith, integrity, scholarship, competence, compassion, and joy, equipping them for leadership worldwide in congregations and the larger church, in classrooms and the academy, and in the public arena. A professional and graduate school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Seminary stands within the Reformed tradition, affirming the sovereignty of the triune God over all creation, the Gospel of Jesus Christ as GodÆs saving word for all people, the renewing power of the word and Spirit in all of life, and the unity of ChristÆs servant church throughout the world. This tradition shapes the instruction, research, practical training, and continuing education provided by the Seminary, as well as the theological scholarship it promotes. In response to ChristÆs call for the unity of the church, the Seminary embraces in its life and work a rich racial and ethnic diversity and the breadth of communions represented in the worldwide church. In response to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, the Seminary offers its theological scholarship in service to GodÆs renewal of the churchÆs life and mission. In response to GodÆs sovereign claim over all creation, the Seminary seeks to engage Christian faith with intellectual, political, and economic life in pursuit of truth, justice, compassion, and peace. To these ends, the Seminary provides a residential community of worship and learning where a sense of calling is tested and defined, where Scripture and the Christian tradition are appropriated critically, where faith and intellect mature and life-long friendships begin, and where habits of discipleship are so nourished that members of the community may learn to proclaim with conviction, courage, wisdom, and love the good news that Jesus Christ is Lord. Adopted by the Board of Trustees, May 1996"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton Theological Seminary
64 Mercer St
Princeton, NJ 08542-0803
General Phone: (609) 921-8300
Admissions Phone: (609) 497-7805
Financial Aid Phone: (609) 497-7805
http://www.ptsem.edu

Princeton Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2005)

Princeton Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy252ministry, theology, religious education

Number of programs and degrees for Princeton Theological Seminary in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree1621
Master's degree612
Doctor's degree291

Student Body

In 2005, Princeton Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 734 students (659 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate41%
First Professional59%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White70%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian8%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)10%

Princeton Theological Seminary Room and Board (2005)

Princeton Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 242 of its 659 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Princeton Theological Seminary Faculty

Princeton Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3311
Non-tenured, but on tenure track02
Non-tenured and not on tenure track40

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year25$102,4515$98,761
Associate professoracademic year8$73,3596$64,296
Assistant professoracademic year2*2*
Instructoracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year37$90,37613$75,595

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

Princeton Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2005)

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

Princeton Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Princeton Theological Seminary Apart:

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% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Princeton Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Princeton Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Princeton Theological Seminary Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Princeton Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Princeton Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Princeton Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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