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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, also known as SBTS, is a private, non-profit organization located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1908, and the founding president was B.H Carroll. The institute offers higher education to individuals engaged in Christian ministry, and is one of the largest seminaries in the world. The main porpose of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to train, educate, and prepare the ministers of the Gospel.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a number of notable alumni including Gary Chapman, a renowned author and a Master of Religious Education; Erwin McManus, the lead Pastor of Mosaic Church; and Jeff B. Pool, the associate professor of Berea College.
Fort Worth, TX is home to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Fort Worth is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Southern Baptist school. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,042 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
2001 West Seminary Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76115
General Phone: (817) 923-1921
http://www.swbts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 509 | ministry, religious education, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies, theology, missionary studies, religious music, pre-ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 182 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 177 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 3,042 students (2,139 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 10% |
| Graduate | 54% |
| First Professional | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 1,109 of its 2,139 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Worth, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,986 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,986 |
| Room and board | $ 5,760 |
| Room charge | $ 2,160 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361700)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 83 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 39 | $70,639 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $56,982 | 3 | $53,698 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 29 | $50,765 | 3 | $52,274 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $71,768 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 104 | $61,081 | 11 | $45,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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