Students attend Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, 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 has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 222 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Western Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Theological Seminary
101 E 13th St
Holland, MI 49423-3622
General Phone: (616) 392-8555
Admissions Phone: (616) 392-8555
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 392-8555
http://www.westernsem.edu
Western Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 48 | ministry, theology and religious vocations, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Western Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 222 students (194 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 47% |
| First Professional | 53% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (616) 392-8555
Financial Aid:
Western Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 392-8555
Western 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 | calendar year | 5 | $73,102 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $67,042 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
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 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Reformed Church in America affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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