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Wesley Biblical Seminary is in a medium-sized city, in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a Interdenominational religious affiliation. Wesley Biblical Seminary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Wesley Biblical Seminary include religion and philosophy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Wesley Biblical Seminary does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Wesley Biblical Seminary, in 2005, had 123 students (90 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
Dorm living is common.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ôWesley Biblical Seminary is a multi-denominational, graduate school of theology within the evangelical, Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. The mission of the seminary is to provide graduate-level, theological education for persons preparing for Christian service. This mission is accomplished by nurturing the spiritual life of the students, guiding the development of their biblical and theological understanding, and improving their ministry skills. The desired outcome is persons who are competently prepared to fulfill their role in the global mission of the church.ö"
More complete details are provided below.
Wesley Biblical Seminary
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39286
General Phone: (601) 366-8880
http://www.wbs.edu
Wesley Biblical Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | ministry, theology, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley Biblical Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 10 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Wesley Biblical Seminary had a total enrollment of 123 students (90 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 41% |
| First Professional | 59% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Wesley Biblical Seminary offers campus housing for 45 of its 90 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,431 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley Biblical Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2516200)
Wesley Biblical 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 | calendar year | 6 | $55,680 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,158 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesley Biblical Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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