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Students attend Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education in Richmond, VA, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Presbyterian Church (USA) status. Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 370 students at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education (as of 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education 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:
"Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, a theological institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), confesses the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Standing within the Reformed tradition, we weave together distinctive approaches to theological education for pastoral and educational ministries. Our mission is to educate and equip leaders for congregational life, theological scholarship, and Christian service to the world, and to be a theological resource to church and society."
More complete details are provided below.
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education
3401 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
General Phone: (804) 355-0671
http://www.union-psce.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 83 | ministry, theology, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 69 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 9 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education had a total enrollment of 370 students (260 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 24% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education offers campus housing for 130 of its 260 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 4 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,036 |
Financial Aid:
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374300)
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education 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 | 8 | $77,391 | 8 | $77,210 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $65,013 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $73,167 | 10 | $75,668 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School Of Christian Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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