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Unification Theological Seminary

Overview of Unification Theological Seminary

Unification Theological Seminary can be found in Barrytown, NY (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Other Religion school. Unification Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Unification Theological Seminary are in religion and philosophy.

Unification Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 164 students were enrolled in Unification Theological Seminary. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at Unification Theological Seminary, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Unification Theological Seminary has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Unification Theological Seminary offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"1. To provide theological education that prepares students for leadership in the Unification Church and for the practice of many types of ministry, such as Church Center directorship, campus ministry, evangelism, religious education and missionary work; 2. To prepare students for ecumenical and inter-religious work in the spirit of Unificationism; 3. To promote the Unificationist worldview as an alternative to atheistic and materialistic ideologies; 4. To provide philosophical and theological training that will benefit students entering the social services, journalism and other non-clerical occupations; 5. To provide preparation for students who may pursue doctoral studies in theology, philosophy and related fields at other graduate schools; 6. To operate formation of its students, and to help create a community as an expression of Unification Thought and life."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Unification Theological Seminary

Unification Theological Seminary
30 Seminary Drive
Barrytown, NY 12507
General Phone: (845) 752-3000
http://WWW.UTS.EDU

Unification Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy34religious education, ministry, theology

Number of programs and degrees for Unification Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree251
First-professional degree91
Postbaccalaureate certificate01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Unification Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 164 students (81 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate73%
First Professional27%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White11%
Black34%
Hispanic3%
Asian10%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)41%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-242%
25-299%
30-349%
35-3912%
40-4928%
50-6435%
65+6%

Unification Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Unification Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 302 of its 81 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Unification Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 3,580
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,360

Financial Aid:
Unification Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3216300)

Unification Theological Seminary Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$51,8291*

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

Unification Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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

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Unification Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Unification Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Unification Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Unification Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Unification Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Unification Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Unification Theological Seminary Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Religion affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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