Students attend Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, a small city. The school is proud of its Evangelical Lutheran Church status. Wartburg Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Wartburg Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Wartburg Theological Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 184 students at Wartburg Theological Seminary (as of 2005).
The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wartburg Theological Seminary serves the mission of the evangelical Lutheran Church in America by being a worship-centered community of critical theological reflection where learning leads to mission and mission informs learning. Within this community, Wartburg educates women and men to serve the church's mission as ordained and lay leaders. This mission is to proclaim and interpret the gospel of Jesus Christ to a world created for communion with God and in need of personal and social healing. (The Mission Statement of Wartburg Theological Seminary, May 1997)"
More complete details are provided below.
Wartburg Theological Seminary
333 Wartburg Pl
Dubuque, IA 52003-7797
General Phone: (563) 589-0200
Admissions Phone: (563) 589-0203
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 589-0274
http://www.wartburgseminary.edu
Wartburg Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 41 | ministry, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Wartburg Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 28 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Wartburg Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 184 students (168 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 73% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Wartburg Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 44 of its 168 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dubuque, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 589-0203
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,070 |
Financial Aid:
Wartburg Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 589-0274
Wartburg Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $57,220 | 3 | $55,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,433 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $46,867 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $53,636 | 5 | $53,480 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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What Sets Wartburg Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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