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Students attend Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI, a small city. The school is proud of its Reformed Church in America status. Western Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Western Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Western 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 232 students at Western Theological Seminary (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Western Theological Seminary are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Theological Seminary
101 E 13th St
Holland, MI 49423-3622
General Phone: (616) 392-8555
http://www.westernsem.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 53 | ministry, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 44 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Western Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 232 students (135 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Holland, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Western Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233100)
Western Theological Seminary 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 | 7 | $93,895 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $67,089 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $79,984 | 3 | $66,572 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Reformed Church in America affiliation Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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