Brighton, MA is home to Saint John's Seminary. Brighton is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Saint John's Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Saint John's Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 118 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Saint John's Seminary are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Saint John's Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Primary Mission of St. John's Seminary is to prepare and recommend candidates for ordination to the diocesan priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church. The Seminary enrolls candidates for the priesthood from institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life in its several degree programs of priestly formation.
The Seminary also offers a program for other students who desire to serve the mission of the Church. The Seminary further provides opportunities for continuing education and spiritual renewal for clergy and laity.
St John's Seminary is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston. It observes the applicable norms of The Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in defining and realizing its mission."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint John's Seminary
127 Lake St
Brighton, MA 02135
General Phone: (617) 254-2610
http://www.sjs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 25 | theological and ministerial studies, pre-ministerial studies, ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint John's Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 19 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint John's Seminary had a total enrollment of 118 students (99 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 26% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Saint John's Seminary offers campus housing for 92 of its 99 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Saint John's Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 2 |
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 | $32,500 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $33,200 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $36,750 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint John's Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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